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

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

7/9/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

7/9/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

7/9/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)1 observed

Parasitic Jaeger

Stercorarius parasiticus

7/9/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)2 observed

Northern Flicker

Colaptes auratus

7/9/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)1 observed

Wrentit

Chamaea fasciata

7/9/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)2 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

7/5/2026Pt. Reyes--Mendoza Ranch (B Ranch)1 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

7/5/2026Pt. Reyes--Nunes Ranch (A Ranch) & Road Forks Pool1 observed

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

7/4/2026Limantour - Coast Trail2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/9/2026

American White Pelican

27/9/2026

Brown Pelican

47/9/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/9/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

27/9/2026

Western Flycatcher

17/9/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/9/2026

Common Raven

17/9/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

7/9/2026

Barn Swallow

7/9/2026

Cliff Swallow

7/9/2026

Bushtit

7/9/2026

Pygmy Nuthatch

27/9/2026

American Robin

17/9/2026

House Finch

57/9/2026

Purple Finch

27/9/2026

Pine Siskin

7/9/2026

American Goldfinch

17/9/2026

Song Sparrow

37/9/2026

California Towhee

27/9/2026

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.