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Summer birds in California
California's extraordinary habitat range—from Pacific coastline to Sierra peaks to Mojave Desert—supports the highest bird diversity of any U.S. state. During summer, bird activity is shaped by breeding and raising young along the Pacific Flyway.
Where to look
Explore coastal, desert, forest, wetland, urban habitat, including Point Reyes National Seashore and Salton Sea.
Observation timing
Look and listen soon after sunrise, then check shaded habitat and water later in the day.
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