San Gregorio SB

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

San Gregorio SB is a productive birding destination in California, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, and Hudsonian Whimbrel 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

Green-tailed Towhee

Pipilo chlorurus

3/6/2026Cowell Ranch Beach and Coastal Trail1 observed

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

3/5/2026Big Basin SP--China Grade (north of Highway 236)1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

3/5/2026Oracle Pond (pond area only) along Marine Pkwy1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

3/5/2026Waddell Bluffs2 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/5/2026Belmont Slough--slough along Oracle Pkwy and area behind Oracle1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/4/2026Harborview Park, San Mateo US-CA 37.58068, -122.314141 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/4/2026Loop trail1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/3/2026Frenchman's Creek Park1 observed

Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

3/3/2026Charleston Slough/Coast Casey Forebay1 observed

Eurasian x American Wigeon (hybrid)

Mareca penelope x americana

3/3/2026Harborview Park and Freshwater Marsh - CBA 100371 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/2/2026Shoreline Park--Shoreline Lake area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

Surf Scoter

153/5/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

53/5/2026

Long-billed Curlew

63/5/2026

Short-billed Gull

23/5/2026

Western Gull

103/5/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

13/5/2026

Common Raven

13/5/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

23/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

63/5/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

203/5/2026

Common Murre

23/1/2026

California Gull

103/1/2026

Western Grebe

1003/1/2026

Red-throated Loon

13/1/2026

Common Loon

13/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

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 San Gregorio SB for birding?
The best months to visit San Gregorio SB for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at San Gregorio SB?
Notable species at San Gregorio SB include Canada Goose, Surf Scoter, Hudsonian Whimbrel, Long-billed Curlew, Short-billed Gull. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at San Gregorio SB?
Birding at San Gregorio SB is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at San Gregorio SB?
San Gregorio SB offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.