Batiquitos Lagoon - north side trails
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Batiquitos Lagoon - north side trails is a productive birding destination in California, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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 Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Oak Titmouse
Baeolophus inornatus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Grace's Warbler
Setophaga graciae
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)
Junco hyemalis
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Wigeon
Lesser Scaup
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Cooper's Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Tree Swallow
Bushtit
Northern House Wren
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
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.