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).

Fall is a wonderful time to experience the migration season along the coast. We’ll look for wintering and year-round songbirds around the cypress trees and coastal scrub and water birds along the shore. During raptor migration season we’ll have the potential for multiple raptor species.

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