Rodeo Lagoon (including beach and offshore)
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Rodeo Lagoon (including beach and offshore) is a productive birding destination in California, with 326 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus ruber
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Common Loon
Gavia immer
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Surf Scoter
California Quail
Anna's Hummingbird
Black Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Willet
Pigeon Guillemot
Common Murre
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Elegant Tern
Western Grebe
Brandt's Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Point Bonita Lighthouse
- Hawk Hill
- Marin Mammal Center
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