Staten Island
California · Southwest
About This Location
Staten Island is a productive birding destination in California, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)
Agelaius phoeniceus
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Cackling Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Northern Pintail
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Least Sandpiper
Pied-billed Grebe
White-faced Ibis
Great Egret
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
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.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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