Pecho Road Willows

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Pecho Road Willows is a productive birding destination in California, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Brant, Blue-winged Teal, and Cinnamon Teal 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

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/5/2026Morro Bay yard1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/20261900 Pecho Rd.1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/4/2026Meadow Park--San Luis Obispo1 observed

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

3/4/2026Poly Canyon1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/4/2026Santa Margarita Creek1 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/3/2026Morro Bay Estuary (use more specific location(s) when possible)1 observed

Fox Sparrow (Sooty x Red)

Passerella iliaca

3/3/2026Damon-Garcia Sports Field1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/2/2026Corner of Shiloh Pl. and Bethel Road, Templeton1 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

3/1/2026Bishop St1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Brant

103/2/2026

Blue-winged Teal

143/2/2026

Cinnamon Teal

343/2/2026

Mallard

23/2/2026

Green-winged Teal

43/2/2026

Bufflehead

63/2/2026

California Quail

13/2/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/2/2026

American Coot

283/2/2026

Long-billed Curlew

13/2/2026

Marbled Godwit

83/2/2026

Willet

83/2/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/2/2026

Eared Grebe

13/2/2026

Western Grebe

43/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/2/2026

Snowy Egret

33/2/2026

Great Egret

23/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/2/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/2/2026

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 Pecho Road Willows for birding?
The best months to visit Pecho Road Willows for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Pecho Road Willows?
Notable species at Pecho Road Willows include Brant, Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pecho Road Willows?
Birding at Pecho Road Willows is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pecho Road Willows?
Pecho Road Willows offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.