Sherman Island
California · Southwest
Challenging
October-May
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-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)
Agelaius phoeniceus
Brant
Branta bernicla
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)
Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
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.