Tomales Bay Trail
California · Southwest
About This Location
Tomales Bay Trail is a productive birding destination in California, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and California Quail 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Wrentit
Chamaea fasciata
Olive-sided Flycatcher
Contopus cooperi
Blue-winged x Cinnamon Teal (hybrid)
Spatula discors x cyanoptera
Palm Warbler (Western)
Setophaga palmarum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Common Merganser
Rufous Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
White-tailed Kite
Red-tailed Hawk
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Wrentit
Bewick's Wren
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
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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