Hamilton Wetlands
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Hamilton Wetlands is a productive birding destination in California, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mute Swan, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Canvasback
Bufflehead
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
Virginia Rail
Sora
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
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.