Staten Island
California · Southwest
About This Location
Staten Island is a productive birding destination in California, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wild Turkey
American Crow
Bushtit
American Robin
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Spotted Towhee
Common Yellowthroat
Wood Duck
California Quail
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
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.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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