Upper Newport Bay - Back Bay Dr.
California · Southwest
About This Location
Upper Newport Bay - Back Bay Dr. is a productive birding destination in California, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, Blue-winged Teal, and Cinnamon Teal 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
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Ridgway's Rail
American Coot
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Marbled Godwit
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Least Sandpiper
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.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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