Tomales Bay State Park
California · Southwest
About This Location
Tomales Bay State Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Laughing Gull
Leucophaeus atricilla
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater Scaup
Band-tailed Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Glaucous-winged Gull
Caspian Tern
Red-throated Loon
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Golden Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
Acorn Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Pileated Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Merlin
Western Flycatcher
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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