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Arcata Marsh and Wildlife SanctuaryThis 307-acre sanctuary is a haven for birds and any wildlife watchers.
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Birding, California State
Explore Birding in California State with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Birding Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Birding guide to compare the stops that belong together in California State, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Big Morongo Canyon PreserveBig Morongo Canyon Preserve is a critical wildlife corridor inhabited by mountain lions, bighorn sheep, mule deer, and other animals.
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Bodega BayThe protected harbor on the coast of Sonoma County has plenty to offer avid birdwatchers.
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Bolsa Chica Ecological ReserveThis birding destination right off the Pacific Coast Highway makes it easy to spend the day looking for rare winged creatures.
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Devereux SloughThis designated Important Bird Area is part of a wetland preserve with a marshy lagoon, although the Pacific Ocean is also close by, which means the area sees a unique mix of shorebirds and waterfowl.
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Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research ReserveCentrally located between Monterey and Santa Cruz, this easily accessible nature reserve is one of the best birding destinations on the coast of California.
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Hayward Regional ShorelineHugging the shoreline of San Francisco Bay, this popular birding destination features over 1,800-acres of marshes, wetlands, and coastline.
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Huntington Central ParkOrange Countys largest city-owned park attracts many birds migrating along the Pacific Flyaway.
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IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife SanctuaryOnce the site of a duck hunting range, this 300-acre restored property in Irvine is now a sanctuary for birds.
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Klamath Basin National Wildlife RefugesSituated on the border to Oregon is 192,000-acres of birding heaven spread out over six different wildlife refuges.
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Montana de Oro State ParkThis rugged, coastal state park sits just west of San Luis Obispo, making it the perfect day trip for birders in Central California.
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Morro BayThe coast of this Central California bay is a designated Important Bird Area and a flourishing habitat for migratory birds.
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Point Pinos LighthouseDating back to 1855, this historic lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse on the West Coast.
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San Jacinto Wildlife AreaThis area was established in 1979 specifically to preserve the natural habitat of many wetland and riparian creatures.
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