Babel Slough
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Babel Slough is a productive birding destination in California, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, and Red-tailed Hawk among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Ruff
Calidris pugnax
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
California Scrub-Jay
Oak Titmouse
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
Spotted Towhee
Snow Goose
Ross's Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Common Merganser
Wild Turkey
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.