Desert birding habitat

Seacliff SB

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Seacliff SB is a productive birding destination in California, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and Willet 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

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/12/2026Neary Lagoon1 observed

Northern Shoveler

Spatula clypeata

7/12/2026Kalkar Quarry1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

7/11/2026Calero Creek Trail1 observed

Black-footed Albatross

Phoebastria nigripes

7/11/2026Monterey Bay pelagic--inshore Monterey to Moss Landing (MTY Co.)1 observed

Black Storm-Petrel

Hydrobates melania

7/11/2026Auto selected 36.75842, -122.018381 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

7/11/2026College Lake2 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

7/11/2026Zmudowski SB2 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/11/2026Zmudowski SB1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

7/10/2026Westlake Pond1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

7/10/2026Old Chittenden Road1 observed

Cassin's Auklet

Ptychoramphus aleuticus

7/9/2026Sunset Beach1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

7/9/2026Jetty Road, Moss Landing, California, US (36.816, -121.79)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

307/10/2026

Rock Pigeon

557/10/2026

Mourning Dove

17/10/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

37/10/2026

Heermann's Gull

657/10/2026

Western Gull

207/10/2026

California Gull

57/10/2026

Elegant Tern

77/10/2026

Western Grebe

17/10/2026

Brandt's Cormorant

4007/10/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/10/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/10/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/10/2026

Brown Pelican

117/10/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/10/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/10/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

17/10/2026

Western Flycatcher

17/10/2026

Black Phoebe

27/10/2026

California Scrub-Jay

27/10/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Seacliff SB for birding?
The best months to visit Seacliff SB for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Seacliff SB?
Notable species at Seacliff SB include Mallard, Mourning Dove, Willet, Western Gull, American Crow. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Seacliff SB?
Birding at Seacliff SB is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Seacliff SB?
Seacliff SB offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.