Birchim Canyon
California · Southwest
Challenging
October-May
About This Location
Birchim Canyon is a productive birding destination in California, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Northern Flicker, and Black Phoebe 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
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma woodhouseii
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
White-throated Swift
Aeronautes saxatalis
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)
Junco hyemalis
Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)
Junco hyemalis
Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Turkey Vulture
Northern Flicker
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Steller's Jay
Common Raven
Bushtit
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Rock Wren
Canyon Wren
Bewick's Wren
House Finch
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Hairy Woodpecker
Brown Creeper
American Dipper
American Robin
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.