Cabrillo Beach and pier
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Cabrillo Beach and pier is a productive birding destination in California, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, and Rock Pigeon 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
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Plumbeous Vireo
Vireo plumbeus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Rock Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Semipalmated Plover
Willet
Sanderling
Short-billed Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Royal Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
Pelagic Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant
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.