A Winter Morning: 36 Bird Species Spotted at Sagrada
A Winter Morning of Wings: 36 Bird Species Spotted at Sagrada
One quiet January morning at Sagrada, the land revealed one of its most beautiful gifts.
As the winter light settled gently over the hills and the air carried that crisp, clean stillness unique to early mornings, we began to notice movement—fluttering, calling, and gliding from tree to tree. What unfolded over the next few hours was nothing short of remarkable: 36 distinct species of birds were observed across the property in a single winter morning.
Winter is often thought of as a quieter season, yet this moment reminded us how alive the land truly is. From small songbirds tucked into the branches to larger birds circling overhead, the diversity was striking. Each species seemed to claim its own rhythm and place, creating a layered chorus that felt both grounding and awe-inspiring.
Such diversity speaks to the health of the ecosystem here at Sagrada: clean air, thriving plant life, open space, and a sense of safety that allows wildlife to flourish.
A list of birds habitating on the Sagrada grounds.
Red-tailed Hawk
Golden Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Turkey Vulture
Great-blue Heron
Belted Kingfisher
Yellow-billed Magpie
California Thrasher
California Scrub Jay
California Towhee
Spotted Towhee
American Robin
Hermit Thrush
Black Phoebe
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Acorn Woodpecker
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
White-breasted Nuthatch
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Anna's Hummingbird
Bewick's Wren
Bushtit
Oak Titmouse
Dark-eyed Junco
Lesser Goldfinch
House Finch
White-throated Sparrow
Golden-crowned Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
California Quail
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
American Crow
