New Brighton SB
California · Southwest
About This Location
New Brighton SB is a productive birding destination in California, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Surf Scoter, California Quail, and Eurasian Collared-Dove 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
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Acorn Woodpecker
American Crow
Common Raven
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
American Robin
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Wilson's Warbler
California Quail
Anna's Hummingbird
Black Phoebe
Oak Titmouse
Violet-green Swallow
Pygmy Nuthatch
Bewick's Wren
Spotted Sandpiper
Pigeon Guillemot
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.
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