Coastal birding habitat

Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground

California · Southwest

Habitat
CoastalRiver/RiparianEstuary
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground is a productive birding destination in California, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, and Anna's Hummingbird 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

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/29/2026Point Arena Lighthouse- grounds and gate overlook ONLY8 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

5/27/2026Van Damme State Park1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

5/22/2026Hendy Woods SP1 observed

Short-tailed Shearwater

Ardenna tenuirostris

5/22/2026Caspar Highspot (underwater bank)1 observed

Murphy's Petrel

Pterodroma ultima

5/22/2026Caspar Highspot (underwater bank)4 observed

Hawaiian Petrel

Pterodroma sandwichensis

5/22/2026Caspar Highspot (underwater bank)2 observed

California Gull (albertaensis)

Larus californicus

5/22/2026Caspar Highspot (underwater bank)1 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

5/20/2026Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens1 observed

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Dryobates nuttallii

5/17/2026Russian Gulch SP-- Headlands Trail1 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

5/16/2026Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

California Quail

15/23/2026

Mourning Dove

15/23/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

15/23/2026

Pigeon Guillemot

15/23/2026

Western Gull

25/23/2026

Common Loon

15/23/2026

Sooty Shearwater

15/23/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

45/23/2026

Brown Pelican

145/23/2026

Bald Eagle

15/23/2026

Steller's Jay

15/23/2026

Common Raven

15/23/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

15/23/2026

Bushtit

65/23/2026

Wrentit

15/23/2026

House Finch

15/23/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

25/23/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

15/23/2026

Wilson's Warbler

15/23/2026

Swainson's Thrush

15/19/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground for birding?
The best months to visit Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground?
Notable species at Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground include Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, Anna's Hummingbird, Black Oystercatcher, Western Gull. The area supports coastal, river/riparian, estuary habitats.
How difficult is birding at Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground?
Birding at Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground?
Navarro River Redwoods State Park - Estuary, Beach and Campground offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.