Davis Wetlands
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Davis Wetlands is a productive birding destination in California, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, and Greater White-fronted Goose 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
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Larus occidentalis x glaucescens
Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Ross's Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Common Goldeneye
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Virginia Rail
Sora
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Birding Tips
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Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.