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
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Wrentit
Chamaea fasciata
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
California Scrub-Jay
Barn Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
White-tailed Kite
American Crow
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Wrentit
Western Bluebird
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Mallard
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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