Turri Road

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Turri Road is a productive birding destination in California, with 217 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts American Kestrel, Black Phoebe, and Cassin's Kingbird 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

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/6/2026Morro Bay yard1 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/6/2026Pasadena Park Beach1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/6/2026Lower Prefumo Creek1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

3/6/2026Bob Jones Trail1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/20261900 Pecho Rd.1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/4/2026Meadow Park--San Luis Obispo1 observed

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

3/4/2026Poly Canyon1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/4/2026Santa Margarita Creek1 observed

Fox Sparrow (Sooty x Red)

Passerella iliaca

3/3/2026Damon-Garcia Sports Field1 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

3/1/2026Bishop St1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/6/2026

Mourning Dove

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/6/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/6/2026

Western Bluebird

13/6/2026

Western Meadowlark

23/6/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

503/6/2026

American Kestrel

13/1/2026

Black Phoebe

13/1/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

33/1/2026

Horned Lark

23/1/2026

House Finch

3/1/2026

Savannah Sparrow

23/1/2026

Great Egret

12/28/2026

California Scrub-Jay

12/28/2026

Wrentit

12/28/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

12/28/2026

Northern House Wren

12/28/2026

Bewick's Wren

12/28/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

22/28/2026

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 Turri Road for birding?
The best months to visit Turri Road for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Turri Road?
Notable species at Turri Road include American Kestrel, Black Phoebe, Cassin's Kingbird, Horned Lark, Western Bluebird. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Turri Road?
Birding at Turri Road is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Turri Road?
Turri Road offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.