Birding at Sonoma Coast State Park — Bodega Dunes (Beginners Encouraged!)

New to birding or just curious to try it out? Learning how to look for and identify birds can feel a little overwhelming. Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods is pleased to support your birdwatching journey by hosting Birding at Bodega Dunes with Teresa and Miles Tuffli who love helping bird-curious beginners venture out to appreciate the bird world. All experience levels are welcome.

You’ll learn tips and techniques on where, when, and how to look for birds by stopping to study birds along the walk… and listening too! This event will include 2-3 miles of slow walking and observations on pavement and a sandy trail, with some minor slopes. Bring binoculars if you have them (a limited number will be available for participants).

October is a wonderful time to experience fall migration along the coast. We’ll look for migrating, wintering, and year-round songbirds and raptors around the cypress trees and coastal scrub. If time permits, we’ll even take a quick look at the beach for any shorebirds.

The outing will be cancelled or postponed in the event of moderate or heavy rain.