Morro Bay, CA
Morro Bay, CA
Morro Bay has been identified as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. Located along the pacific flyway Morro Bay is a major stopover and wintering location for many migratory species – tens of thousands of shorebirds spend their winter here. Morro Bay also has a major heron rookery, is home to about 30% of California’s Western Snowy Plovers1, and Morro Rock continues to be a nesting spot for the threatened Peregrine Falcon. According to the Audubon Society, there are four major habitats in Morro Bay: the bay, saltmarsh, woodlands, and dunes. Each of these areas have their own distinct wildlife, specifically birds, that reside and visit.
