Famosa Slough
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Famosa Slough is a productive birding destination in California, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Red-throated Pipit
Anthus cervinus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Hepatic Tanager
Piranga flava
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Coot
Willet
Western Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
Black Phoebe
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Common Yellowthroat
Yellow-rumped Warbler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Allen's Hummingbird
American Avocet
Killdeer
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.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Mission Bay Park
- Ocean Beach Pier
- Sunset Cliffs Natural Park