Giacomini Wetlands
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Giacomini Wetlands is a productive birding destination in California, with 234 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Eurasian Collared-Dove 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
Harris's Sparrow
Zonotrichia querula
Wrentit
Chamaea fasciata
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Nelson's Sparrow
Ammospiza nelsoni
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Sora
American Coot
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Common Raven
Marsh Wren
Bewick's Wren
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Common Yellowthroat
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Birding Tips
- 1
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.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.