Stinson Beach
California · Southwest
About This Location
Stinson Beach is a productive birding destination in California, with 258 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Hudsonian Whimbrel, and Marbled Godwit among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Iceland Gull (Thayer's)
Larus glaucoides
Parasitic Jaeger
Stercorarius parasiticus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Ring-billed Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Great Blue Heron
American Crow
European Starling
Red-winged Blackbird
Band-tailed Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Brandt's Cormorant
Pelagic Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
Northern Flicker
Spotted Towhee
Brown-headed Cowbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Black Phoebe
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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