Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve is a productive birding destination in California, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Green-winged Teal, and Lesser Scaup 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
Red-throated Pipit
Anthus cervinus
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
Hepatic Tanager
Piranga flava
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Plumbeous Vireo
Vireo plumbeus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Townsend's x Hermit Warbler (hybrid)
Setophaga townsendi x occidentalis
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Western x Clark's Grebe (hybrid)
Aechmophorus occidentalis x clarkii
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Wigeon
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Surf Scoter
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Western Gull
Snowy Egret
Red-shouldered Hawk
Black Phoebe
American Crow
House Sparrow
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Brant
Redhead
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.