Refugio State Beach
California · Southwest
About This Location
Refugio State Beach is a productive birding destination in California, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Hudsonian Whimbrel, and Long-billed Curlew among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Calypte anna x costae
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Long-billed Curlew
Willet
Ring-billed Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Royal Tern
Western Grebe
Pacific Loon
Common Loon
Brandt's Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Black Phoebe
Cassin's Kingbird
American Crow
House Sparrow
Killdeer
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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