Ormond Beach and lagoon
California · Southwest
About This Location
Ormond Beach and lagoon is a productive birding destination in California, with 231 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Snowy Plover, and Sanderling 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
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
South Polar Skua
Stercorarius maccormicki
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Brant
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
American Avocet
Killdeer
Snowy Plover
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Least Tern
Caspian Tern
Forster's Tern
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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