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

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Fish Docks (DO NOT INCLUDE Chimney Rock area)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Fish Docks (DO NOT INCLUDE Chimney Rock area)1 observed

Wandering Tattler

Tringa incana

5/29/2026Bodega Head - offshore species and the bluff ONLY2 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

5/29/2026Shollenberger Wetland40 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)2 observed

Clay-colored Sparrow

Spizella pallida

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

5/29/2026Doran Regional Park, Bodega Bay US-CA (38.3147,-123.0396)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

5/29/2026Pt. Reyes--Abbotts Lagoon Trailhead3 observed

Wrentit

Chamaea fasciata

5/28/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)2 observed

Brewer's Sparrow

Spizella breweri

5/28/2026Pt. Reyes--Nunes Ranch (A Ranch) & Road Forks Pool1 observed

White-eyed Vireo

Vireo griseus

5/28/2026Pt. Reyes--Fish Docks (DO NOT INCLUDE Chimney Rock area)1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

5/28/2026Pt. Reyes--Fish Docks (DO NOT INCLUDE Chimney Rock area)1 observed

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

5/28/2026Pt. Reyes--Nunes Ranch (A Ranch) & Road Forks Pool4 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

5/28/2026Pt. Reyes--Nunes Ranch (A Ranch) & Road Forks Pool1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Surf Scoter

155/29/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

25/29/2026

Black Oystercatcher

45/29/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

45/29/2026

Marbled Godwit

605/29/2026

Heermann's Gull

25/29/2026

Western Gull

755/29/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

25/29/2026

Caspian Tern

25/29/2026

American White Pelican

15/29/2026

Brown Pelican

45/29/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/29/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/29/2026

Barn Swallow

25/29/2026

European Starling

55/29/2026

House Sparrow

105/29/2026

Purple Finch

15/29/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

35/29/2026

California Towhee

25/29/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

55/29/2026

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.