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
Tricolored Blackbird
Agelaius tricolor
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Common Merganser
Mergus merganser
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Belted Kingfisher
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Loggerhead Shrike
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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