Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline
California · Southwest
About This Location
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline is a productive birding destination in California, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Brant (Black)
Branta bernicla
Black Turnstone
Arenaria melanocephala
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Brant
Branta bernicla
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Bar-tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Western Gull
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Elegant Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Barn Swallow
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
California Towhee
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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