Sherman Island
California · Southwest
About This Location
Sherman Island is a productive birding destination in California, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Snow Goose and Greater White-fronted Goose 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
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Turkey Vulture (Northern)
Cathartes aura
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
California Quail
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
Double-crested Cormorant
Least Bittern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
Common Raven
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Marsh Wren
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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