Sea Ranch
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Sea Ranch is a productive birding destination in California, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Wandering Tattler
Tringa incana
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cackling Goose
Canada Goose
Surf Scoter
California Quail
Anna's Hummingbird
Black Oystercatcher
Black Turnstone
Western Gull
California Gull
Common Loon
Pelagic Cormorant
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black Phoebe
Steller's Jay
California Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.