Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate is a productive birding destination in California, with 260 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Ring-necked Duck, Surf Scoter, and Bufflehead 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-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

3/6/2026Golden Gate Park--Elk Glen Lake1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

3/6/2026Sunset Blvd. at Quintara St. intersection and vicinity1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/6/2026Coyote Point County Park1 observed

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

3/6/2026University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley US-CA (37.8675,-122.2612)1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/6/2026Golden Gate Park--McLaren Lodge/Horseshoe Pits/Northeast Entrance1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

3/6/2026Golden Gate Park--Arboretum (San Francisco Botanical Garden)1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (pugetensis)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/6/2026Corona Heights Park8 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

3/5/2026South Richmond Marshes (Stege, Hoffman) and Meeker Slough17 observed

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/5/2026Santa Venetia Marsh Preserve1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026Amador Street - fennel/willow patch and adjoining fields 37.74489, -122.379561 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/5/20261315 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, California, US (37.592, -122.315)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ring-necked Duck

23/1/2026

Surf Scoter

93/1/2026

Bufflehead

83/1/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

13/1/2026

Brandt's Cormorant

223/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

233/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/1/2026

Black Phoebe

23/1/2026

American Crow

43/1/2026

Common Raven

43/1/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

43/1/2026

Bushtit

153/1/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

23/1/2026

Pygmy Nuthatch

13/1/2026

Pacific Wren

53/1/2026

American Robin

33/1/2026

House Finch

203/1/2026

Purple Finch

13/1/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

13/1/2026

Song Sparrow

13/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate for birding?
The best months to visit Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate?
Notable species at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate include Ring-necked Duck, Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, Allen's Hummingbird, Brandt's Cormorant. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate?
Birding at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate?
Land's End - long traveling lists - use more specific hotspots where appropriate offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.