Coastal birding habitat

Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth

California · Southwest

Habitat
CoastalRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth is a productive birding destination in California, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian 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

Swainson's Thrush

Catharus ustulatus

4/17/2026Salmon Creek Rd--north edge of town to Fitzpatrick Ln2 observed

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

4/17/2026Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty5 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

4/14/2026Pt. Reyes--Chimney Rock (DO NOT INCLUDE Fish Docks/Life Boat station area)1 observed

Common Black x Red-shouldered Hawk (hybrid)

Buteogallus anthracinus x Buteo lineatus

4/13/2026Santa Rosa Creek Trail and Delta Pond (west of Willowside Rd)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

4/11/2026Bees n Blooms1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

84/12/2026

Mallard

14/12/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

24/12/2026

Black-bellied Plover

24/12/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

204/12/2026

Marbled Godwit

404/12/2026

Willet

304/12/2026

Black Turnstone

24/12/2026

Red Knot

24/12/2026

Ring-billed Gull

124/12/2026

Western Gull

304/12/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

24/12/2026

Great Egret

64/12/2026

Great Blue Heron

14/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

74/12/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/12/2026

Black Phoebe

14/12/2026

Wrentit

14/12/2026

Bewick's Wren

24/12/2026

Western Bluebird

24/12/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth for birding?
The best months to visit Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth?
Notable species at Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth include Sanderling, Brown Pelican, Osprey, Royal Tern, Willet. The area supports coastal, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth?
Birding at Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth?
Tomales Bay - Walker Creek mouth offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.