Morro Bay Estuary when possible)
California · Southwest
About This Location
Morro Bay Estuary when possible) is a productive birding destination in California, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and estuary habitat attracts King Eider, Black Skimmer, and American Avocet among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Nashville Warbler (ridgwayi)
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Canada Warbler
Cardellina canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black Skimmer
King Eider
Red-breasted Merganser
Long-billed Curlew
Willet
Forster's Tern
Royal Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Birding Tips
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Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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