El Capitan State Beach
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
El Capitan State Beach is a productive birding destination in California, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Band-tailed Pigeon, 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
Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Calypte anna x costae
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Swinhoe's White-eye
Zosterops simplex
White-winged Dove
Zenaida asiatica
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Band-tailed Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Least Sandpiper
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Acorn Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Oak Titmouse
Tree Swallow
Bushtit
Wrentit
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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.