Corcoran Lagoon
California · Southwest
About This Location
Corcoran Lagoon is a productive birding destination in California, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Surf Scoter among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Song Sparrow (heermanni Group)
Melospiza melodia
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Surf Scoter
Rock Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
Black Phoebe
Bushtit
European Starling
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Western Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
American Crow
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
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