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
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's)
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Snowy Plover
Anarhynchus nivosus
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Common Raven
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
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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