Gaviota State Park
California · Southwest
Easy
October-May
About This Location
Gaviota State Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Killdeer, and Long-billed Curlew 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
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Spotted Sandpiper
Western Gull
Royal Tern
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
American Crow
Western Bluebird
House Finch
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Ring-billed Gull
Snowy Egret
Osprey
Bewick's Wren
Birding Tips
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Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.