Eel River Wildlife Area - Ocean Ranch Unit
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Eel River Wildlife Area - Ocean Ranch Unit is a productive birding destination in California, with 226 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
Loading map...
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
California Towhee
Melozone crissalis
Tricolored Blackbird
Agelaius tricolor
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Red-winged Blackbird (California Bicolored)
Agelaius phoeniceus
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Bufflehead
Black-legged Kittiwake
Short-billed Gull
Ring-billed Gull
Western Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Northern Harrier
American Kestrel
Marsh Wren
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Green-winged Teal
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
- 2
Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.