Ballona Freshwater Marsh
California · Southwest
About This Location
Ballona Freshwater Marsh is a productive birding destination in California, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Thick-billed Kingbird
Tyrannus crassirostris
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Western Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Eared Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
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.
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