Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach

California · Southwest

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Habitat

Coastal

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach is a productive birding destination in California, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Sanderling Brown Pelican Osprey Royal Tern Willet

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

4/18/2026Bodega Bay--Porto Bodega4 observed

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

4/17/2026Salmon Creek Road--from Fitzpatrick Lane to end of public road (including Fitzpatrick Lane)2 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/14/2026Pt. Reyes--Chimney Rock (DO NOT INCLUDE Fish Docks/Life Boat station area)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

24/17/2026

Common Raven

24/17/2026

Barn Swallow

24/17/2026

American Goldfinch

84/17/2026

Savannah Sparrow

14/17/2026

Song Sparrow

44/17/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

44/17/2026

Common Yellowthroat

14/17/2026

Surf Scoter

2004/17/2026

Black Scoter

14/17/2026

Black-bellied Plover

14/17/2026

Semipalmated Plover

354/17/2026

Snowy Plover

14/17/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

54/17/2026

Sanderling

4504/17/2026

Dunlin

14/17/2026

Western Sandpiper

64/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

14/17/2026

Western Gull

24/17/2026

Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

14/17/2026

Birding Tips

1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach for birding?▼

The best months to visit Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach?▼

Notable species at Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal habitats.

How difficult is birding at Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach?▼

Birding at Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach?▼

Point Reyes - Kehoe Beach offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.