Pismo Creek mouth
California · Southwest
About This Location
Pismo Creek mouth is a productive birding destination in California, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts American Pipit, Gadwall, and Mallard 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 Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
American Coot
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Osprey
House Sparrow
Great-tailed Grackle
Pied-billed Grebe
Brown Pelican
Song Sparrow
Great Egret
Brewer's Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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