Birds

Discover Catalina Island bird photography featuring seabirds, shorebirds, hummingbirds, raptors, songbirds, and other species photographed across Santa Catalina Island. This collection highlights the island’s diverse birdlife in natural settings, from the coastline and harbor to inland habitats, with selected photographs available as fine art wildlife prints. Explore more Catalina Island wildlife photography in the Deer, Fox, Bison, and Squirrels collections.

Brown pelican landing on coastal rocks beside a cormorant and resting pelicans near Catalina Island.

Acorn woodpecker perched on a prickly pear cactus beside red cactus fruit on Catalina Island.

Brown pelican diving toward the ocean off Huntington Beach with an offshore oil platform in the background.

Peacock preening its blue and green feathers at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia.

Brandt’s cormorant resting against coastal rocks on Catalina Island with its bright blue eye visible.

Two brown pelicans flying low over the ocean near Catalina Island.

Common raven portrait on Catalina Island with glossy black plumage against a softly blurred hillside.

Snowy egret standing on coastal rocks near Catalina Landing in Long Beach, California.

Brown pelican descending toward the ocean near Catalina Island with wings raised and feet extended.

Pygmy nuthatch hanging upside down from a bird feeder in Pasadena, California.

Great blue heron close-up on Catalina Island showing its yellow eye and long pointed bill.

European starling perched with wings spread among colorful eucalyptus leaves on Catalina Island.

Brown pelican portrait on Catalina Island against a clear blue sky.

Common raven standing beside a lobster washed ashore on a sandy beach on Catalina Island

Great blue heron hunting in shallow coastal water on Catalina Island.

Acorn woodpecker perched on a tree branch on Catalina Island.

Brown pelican splashing into the ocean while landing near Catalina Island.

Western grebe swimming in calm harbor water in Long Beach, California.

Common raven perched against colorful buildings on Catalina Island.

Brown pelican preening beside a double-crested cormorant on coastal rocks at Catalina Island.

Audubon’s yellow-rumped warbler perched on a metal garden tool on Catalina Island.

Double-crested cormorant spreading its wings on a rocky outcrop near Catalina Island.

Great blue heron perched beside a rocky cliff on Catalina Island.

Brown pelicans and cormorants gathered on coastal rocks near Catalina Island, with one cormorant landing above them.

Catalina Island Bird Photography: Habitat & Diversity

Santa Catalina Island supports a diverse mix of resident and migratory birds across its coastal, canyon, scrub, and developed habitats. From seabirds and shorebirds along the coast to raptors, hummingbirds, and songbirds farther inland, Catalina’s birdlife reflects the island’s varied terrain and changing seasons.

Located off the Southern California coast, Catalina provides feeding, nesting, and resting habitat for many bird species throughout the year. The Catalina Island bird guide provides more information on the species, seasonal presence, and abundance of birds found on and around the island.