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Birding California: A Regional Primer

10,000 Birds

On the coast Leach’s Storm-Petrels and Tufted Puffins nest on a few select seastacks, and in winter Harlequin Ducks and Rock Sandpipers can be reliably found in a couple of spots. Gull-billed Terns breed in south San Diego Bay, along with Black Skimmers and several other tern species. Half Moon Bay, CA. Fall through spring.