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
Williamson's Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus thyroideus
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Broad-winged Hawk
Buteo platypterus
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Common Merganser
Anna's Hummingbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Bushtit
Song Sparrow
Surf Scoter
Mourning Dove
Allen's Hummingbird
Black Oystercatcher
Short-billed Gull
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