Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods)

California · Southwest

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Habitat

DesertChaparral

Best Seasons

FallWinterSpring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) is a productive birding destination in California, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Great Egret, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Great Egret Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Anna's Hummingbird

Calypte anna

3/5/2026Paradise (town)2 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

3/1/2026Bishop, California, US (37.32, -118.571)1 observed

Western Bluebird

Sialia mexicana

3/1/2026Old Stagecoach road4 observed

White-throated Swift

Aeronautes saxatalis

2/28/2026Lower Rock Creek5 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

2/24/2026Pleasant Valley Reservoir1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Slate-colored)

Junco hyemalis

2/23/2026Paradise (town)1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

2/23/2026Paradise subdivision N2 observed

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

2/22/2026Paradise (town)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Egret

13/3/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/3/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/3/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/3/2026

Northern Flicker

43/3/2026

Black Phoebe

13/3/2026

Loggerhead Shrike

13/3/2026

Common Raven

23/3/2026

Bushtit

3/3/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/3/2026

Bewick's Wren

33/3/2026

European Starling

43/3/2026

House Finch

23/3/2026

Spotted Towhee

23/3/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

253/3/2026

Canada Goose

32/28/2026

Mallard

32/28/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

12/28/2026

Sora

22/28/2026

Killdeer

22/28/2026

Birding Tips

1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods)?▼

Notable species at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) include Great Egret, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.

How difficult is birding at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods)?▼

Birding at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods)?▼

Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.