Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough

California · Southwest

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Habitat

Wetland

Best Seasons

FallWinterSpring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough is a productive birding destination in California, with 290 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Red-breasted Merganser among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

American Wigeon Mallard Red-breasted Merganser Anna's Hummingbird Allen's Hummingbird

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

3/5/2026Lake Los Carneros Park1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/4/2026Padaro Lane1 observed

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

3/4/2026Farren Road4 observed

Cassin's Vireo

Vireo cassinii

3/1/2026Chase Palm Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/1/2026Tecolotito creek at Glen Annie and Cathedral Oaks1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/28/2026Cachuma Lake Park2 observed

Swinhoe's White-eye

Zosterops simplex

2/27/2026Valerio Street1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

2/25/2026Atascadero Creek--East of Patterson including Mitigation Area1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

2/22/2026Old RR Grade X More Mesa - 34.42426, -119.801721 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

33/5/2026

Mallard

53/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

13/5/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

13/5/2026

Killdeer

13/5/2026

Least Sandpiper

173/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

113/5/2026

Snowy Egret

23/5/2026

Great Egret

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Brown Pelican

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/5/2026

Cooper's Hawk

23/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/5/2026

American Crow

13/5/2026

Song Sparrow

13/5/2026

California Towhee

13/5/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

13/5/2026

Common Yellowthroat

13/5/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Birding Guides

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How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard: Feeders, Nectar, and Native Plants

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough for birding?▼

The best months to visit Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough?▼

Notable species at Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough include American Wigeon, Mallard, Red-breasted Merganser, Anna's Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird. The area supports wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough?▼

Birding at Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough?▼

Coal Oil Point Reserve - Devereux Slough offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.