Point Reyes - Drakes Estero
California · Southwest
About This Location
Point Reyes - Drakes Estero is a productive birding destination in California, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Western Gull
Pacific Loon
Brandt's Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
House Sparrow
House Finch
Purple Finch
American Goldfinch
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Brewer's Blackbird
Wilson's Warbler
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.
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