San Simeon Pier
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
San Simeon Pier is a productive birding destination in California, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Northern Pintail, Surf Scoter, and Pigeon Guillemot 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
Purple Finch (Western)
Haemorhous purpureus
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
Marbled Murrelet
Brachyramphus marmoratus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Northern Pintail
Surf Scoter
Pigeon Guillemot
Western Gull
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Red-throated Loon
Pelagic Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
American Crow
European Starling
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brewer's Blackbird
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
Mallard
Common Murre
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.