Both Point Reyes National Seashore and Bodega Bay host diverse and abundant terrestrial, wetland, and estuarine habitats. Consequently, it’s not surprising that more than 319 species have been detected within the Seashore and 339 at Bodega Bay. Both totals qualify these “hot spots” as two of the best West Coast birding areas for birders seeking to elevate their life list totals.
Key Bird Species and Families
- Loons (Periodic to rare sightings of Yellow-billed Loon and Arctic Loon)
- Shorebirds (Periodic to rare sightings of Surfbird, Wandering Tattler, and Bar-tailed Godwit)
- Ducks (Periodic to rare sightings of Tufted Duck and Long-tailed Duck
- Rails (Periodic to rare detections of Ridgway’s Rail and Black Rail)
- Songbirds (Vagrant “trap” area annually from mid-August through November)
Best Regions for Birding
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