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

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/30/2026Drakes Estero pond1 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

5/30/2026Petaluma High School, Wildlife Museum And Track1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

5/30/2026Bird Walk Coastal Access and Smith Brothers Road1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Lighthouse4 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Fish Docks (DO NOT INCLUDE Chimney Rock area)1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Fish Docks (DO NOT INCLUDE Chimney Rock area)1 observed

Wrentit

Chamaea fasciata

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)2 observed

Wandering Tattler

Tringa incana

5/29/2026Bodega Head - offshore species and the bluff ONLY2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Egret

15/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/24/2026

California Scrub-Jay

15/24/2026

Wrentit

5/24/2026

Marsh Wren

5/24/2026

House Sparrow

5/24/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

5/24/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/24/2026

Common Yellowthroat

5/24/2026

Wilson's Warbler

5/24/2026

Mallard

25/23/2026

Surf Scoter

15/23/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

95/23/2026

Heermann's Gull

25/23/2026

Western Gull

775/23/2026

California Gull

225/23/2026

Caspian Tern

25/23/2026

Brown Pelican

35/23/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/23/2026

Osprey

15/23/2026

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.