Laguna Creek beach and marsh
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Laguna Creek beach and marsh is a productive birding destination in California, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, 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
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Song Sparrow (heermanni Group)
Melospiza melodia
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Eurasian Wigeon
American Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Red-breasted Merganser
Ruddy Duck
California Quail
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
White-tailed Kite
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Bushtit
Wrentit
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.