Point Reyes National Seashore
California · West
Moderate
September-November
Free
Open 24 hours; visitor center 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About This Location
Point Reyes National Seashore juts into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco, creating one of the West Coast's top birding destinations. The peninsula's diverse habitats host over 490 species, and its position makes it a magnet for rare vagrants and seabird watching.
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
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Wrentit
Chamaea fasciata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Acorn Woodpecker
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Song Sparrow
California Quail
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Western Gull
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Red-shouldered Hawk
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
Western Warbling Vireo
California Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Birding Tips
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Fall is best for rare vagrants; check the outer point
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Visit the lighthouse area for seabird watching and whale migration
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Fall migration (September-October) brings waves of southbound warblers and raptors
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Winter birding can be rewarding for waterfowl, raptors, and winter finches
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Arrive at dawn for peak bird activity, especially during migration seasons
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Point Reyes Lighthouse
- Tomales Bay
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