Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point

California · Southwest

Habitat
CoastalForest
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point is a productive birding destination in California, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and forest habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Merganser 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

Wrentit

Chamaea fasciata

3/5/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)1 observed

California Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma californica

3/5/2026Pt. Reyes--Drakes Beach (DO NOT INCLUDE Horseshoe Pond or beach/estero beyond Horseshoe Pond)2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/4/2026Penry Park1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

3/4/2026Pt. Reyes--Bear Valley Visitor Center1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

3/2/202672 E Washington St, Petaluma US-CA 38.23583, -122.638171 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

3/1/2026Chimney Rock Trail, Inverness US-CA (37.9944,-122.9780)1 observed

Gadwall (Common)

Mareca strepera

2/28/2026Shollenberger Park25 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull (taimyrensis)

Larus fuscus

2/25/2026Shollenberger Park1 observed

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

2/25/2026185 Carmody Road, Petaluma, California, US (38.272, -122.843)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

2/25/2026Bodega Bay--Diekman's Store area1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

2/23/2026Bloomfield (Town)1 observed

Iceland Gull (thayeri/kumlieni)

Larus glaucoides

2/22/2026Shollenberger Park1 observed

American Herring x Glaucous Gull (hybrid)

Larus smithsonianus x hyperboreus

2/22/2026Shollenberger Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/3/2026

Mallard

23/3/2026

Common Merganser

53/3/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

43/3/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

13/3/2026

Virginia Rail

13/3/2026

Western Gull

13/3/2026

Turkey Vulture

53/3/2026

Osprey

13/3/2026

White-tailed Kite

13/3/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/3/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/3/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

23/3/2026

Black Phoebe

23/3/2026

Hutton's Vireo

13/3/2026

American Crow

103/3/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

33/3/2026

Tree Swallow

23/3/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

43/3/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point for birding?
The best months to visit Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point?
Notable species at Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Merganser, Anna's Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird. The area supports coastal, forest habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point?
Birding at Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point?
Tomales Bay - Cypress Grove Point offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.