Point Reyes - Limantour Beach
California · Southwest
About This Location
Point Reyes - Limantour Beach is a productive birding destination in California, with 255 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Least Sandpiper, and Canada Goose 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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Wrentit
Chamaea fasciata
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Palm Warbler (Western)
Setophaga palmarum
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Fox Sparrow (Slate-colored)
Passerella iliaca
Fox Sparrow (Thick-billed)
Passerella iliaca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Surf Scoter
California Quail
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Long-billed Curlew
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Western Gull
Common Loon
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Harrier
Steller's Jay
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
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.
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