Morro Strand State Beach
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Morro Strand State Beach is a productive birding destination in California, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Mallard, Eurasian Collared-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
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Costa's Hummingbird
Calypte costae
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
King Eider
Somateria spectabilis
Fox Sparrow (Sooty x Red)
Passerella iliaca
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
MacGillivray's Warbler
Geothlypis tolmiei
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Short-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Heermann's Gull
Short-billed Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Royal Tern
Cooper's Hawk
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Bushtit
Wrentit
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
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.