Aviary Cam at Monterey Bay Aquarium

Peek into our Aviary for an adventure in birdwatching! Marvel at the long legs of our black-necked stilt and American avocet, or spot the brightly colored beak of the black oystercatcher. Keen eyes may even spot the skittering of our tiny western snowy plover and sandpipers that blend into the sand.

Look for leg bands on our birds, which help us identify them in our Aviary exhibit. Each bird has its own history—most came here injured and can't survive in the wild. With the diligent care of our aviculturists and veterinary team, they often live well beyond their wild kin!

Watch live native California shorebirds in a carefully maintained Sandy Shore habitat at the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Aviary exhibit. This daily stream offers intimate views of rescued and rehabilitated birds in a naturalistic setting, providing a unique educational glimpse into coastal bird behavior and conservation efforts. The Aviary Cam is live every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific time.

Explore our Sandy Shore and Aviary: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/visit/exhibits/sandy-shore-aviary

More Monterey Bay Aquarium webcams: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cams-videos/live-cams