Morro Rock
California · Southwest
About This Location
Morro Rock is a productive birding destination in California, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Common Merganser, Western Gull, and California Gull 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
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Vaux's Swift
Chaetura vauxi
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Black Oystercatcher
Western Gull
Western Grebe
Common Loon
Brown Pelican
Peregrine Falcon
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Bewick's Wren
Mallard
California Gull
Great Egret
Brandt's Cormorant
White-throated Swift
Pacific Loon
Song Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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