Yosemite National Park - Birdwatching

Yosemite is home to variety of birds. The most commonly seen birds include the Stellar"s jay, American robin, Brewer"s blackbird, acorn woodpecker, raven, and black-headed grosbeak. In spring, listen for the splendid glissade of the red-wing blackbrid (most often seen in meadows) or watch the American dipper dart in and out of creek and river rapids.

Some of the more sought-after birds to see in Yosemite include the great gray owl, Peregrine falcon, pileated woodpecker, and northern goshawk.

In general quiet forests away from developed areas and meadows (particularly in the mornings) are the best places to see some of the less common birds.