Sea Ranch
California · Southwest
About This Location
Sea Ranch is a productive birding destination in California, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Surf Scoter 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
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
California Quail
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Black Oystercatcher
Black Turnstone
Common Murre
Western Gull
Western Grebe
Pelagic Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Northern Flicker
California Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Wrentit
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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