Seacliff SB

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
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

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/6/2026Seabright SB1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/6/2026Moran Lake Park, Pleasure Point US-CA 36.95673, -121.977511 observed

Common Ringed Plover

Charadrius hiaticula

3/5/2026Moss Landing--Jetty Road, north jetty & State Beach1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/2026Soquel, Crestline Way1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

3/5/2026Cortez Park (SCZ Co.)1 observed

Scaly-breasted Munia

Lonchura punctulata

3/4/2026My yard, Carr Ave., Aromas3 observed

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

Poecile rufescens

3/4/2026My yard, Carr Ave., Aromas1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

3/4/2026Elkhorn Slough--Estrada & North marsh and/or Kirby Park1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

3/3/2026Zmudowski SB1 observed

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

3/3/2026Zmudowski SB1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

3/3/2026Zmudowski SB1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/3/2026Chesbro Reservoir1 observed

Song Sparrow (heermanni Group)

Melospiza melodia

3/3/2026Sanborn CP--John Nicholas Trail

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/2/2026Calero CP--Casa Loma Rd. access1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/4/2026

Mourning Dove

13/4/2026

Willet

353/4/2026

Western Gull

2003/4/2026

American Crow

303/4/2026

Bushtit

203/4/2026

Song Sparrow

33/4/2026

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.