Upper Newport Bay - Back Bay Dr.
California · Southwest
About This Location
Upper Newport Bay - Back Bay Dr. is a productive birding destination in California, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Blue-winged Teal, and Cinnamon Teal 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
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Mitred Parakeet
Psittacara mitratus
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Allen's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Western Sandpiper
Western Gull
Black Skimmer
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
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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