Charleston Slough/Coast Casey Forebay
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Charleston Slough/Coast Casey Forebay is a productive birding destination in California, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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 Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Pacific Golden-Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Green-tailed Towhee
Pipilo chlorurus
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Blue-winged Teal x Northern Shoveler (hybrid)
Spatula discors x clypeata
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Ruddy Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Long-billed Dowitcher
Greater Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
Bonaparte's Gull
California Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Black-crowned Night Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.
- 5
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Shoreline Park
- Palo Alto Baylands
- Stevens Creek Trail
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