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
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus ruber
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
Wrentit
Chamaea fasciata
Orange-crowned Warbler (lutescens)
Leiothlypis celata
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Lesser Goldfinch
Spinus psaltria
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Brown Pelican
Acorn Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Barn Swallow
Swainson's Thrush
Pine Siskin
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
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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