Point Dume
California · Southwest
About This Location
Point Dume is a productive birding destination in California, with 278 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Mourning Dove, and White-throated Swift 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
Gambel's Quail
Callipepla gambelii
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Mourning Dove
Allen's Hummingbird
Pigeon Guillemot
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
Brandt's Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Brown Pelican
Cooper's Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Nanday Parakeet
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
Cassin's Kingbird
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Wrentit
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.
Amenities
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