Locations to Bird within Sequoia National Park (1 Viewer)

This will be my second time there but focused mainly on bears and caves last trip. This time I want to do some birding. Do you have any recommendations for good birding spots within the park? Sequoia/Kings is a huge place, so any suggestions appreciated. Preferably relatively short walks (< 2 mi) as I will be with family.

Thanks,
Matt

Hi Matt,

I went to Sequoia for the first time in June, not the best time to bird..but I did find that the area around Horse Camp to be pretty nice. There is a large meadow and the tree line around the meadow was fairly productive. Horse camp is actually in the National Forest area, just north of the park if I remember correctly. We camped there, since it was cheap/free? (don't remember). Anyhow, as we were there only half a day, I would definitely listen to what other people post. Notable for me were a white headed woodpecker, williamson's and red-brested sapsuckers, and a clark's nutcracker. They might be everyday birds for people in Ca, but don't ever come to GA...also be sure to pick up a bird list and talk to the rangers and the visitor center.

When are you going?

Thanks Astro. Looking forward to seeing some of those. Chris, I'm there next week.

Well, since it's later in the season - I'd suggest staying up in Mineral King. I worked there 3 years. Earlier (March) I'd say stay in the foothills - Potwisha Camground. Later (June) I'd go for King's Canyon - worked there too ----- Cedar Grove or Grant Grove - birding in the canyon for Cedar Grove and Big Stump for Grant. In Mineral King now there will still be migrants and hikes for higher species ----