Mori Point
California · Southwest
About This Location
Mori Point is a productive birding destination in California, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Surf Scoter 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
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
White-crowned Sparrow (pugetensis)
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Eurasian x American Wigeon (hybrid)
Mareca penelope x americana
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
White-tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Green-tailed Towhee
Pipilo chlorurus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Surf Scoter
Ruddy Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Western Gull
California Gull
Brandt's Cormorant
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Common Raven
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Bushtit
Wrentit
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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