Crystal Cove State Park
California · Southwest
About This Location
Crystal Cove State Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts California Quail, Mourning Dove, and Anna's Hummingbird 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
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
California Quail
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Bushtit
Wrentit
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Northern House Wren
California Thrasher
House Sparrow
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
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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