Mugu Rock - seawatch
California · Southwest
About This Location
Mugu Rock - seawatch is a productive birding destination in California, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Western Gull, and Western Grebe 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
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
American x Black Oystercatcher (hybrid)
Haematopus palliatus x bachmani
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Western Gull
Western Grebe
Peregrine Falcon
White-crowned Sparrow
California Towhee
White-throated Swift
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Heermann's Gull
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Brandt's Cormorant
Brown Pelican
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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