Upper Newport Bay
California · Southwest
About This Location
Upper Newport Bay is a productive birding destination in California, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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 Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
American Crow
Common Raven
Cliff Swallow
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
California Towhee
Canada Goose
Mallard
California Quail
Rock Pigeon
White-throated Swift
Allen's Hummingbird
Western Gull
Black Skimmer
Forster's Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
White-faced Ibis
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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