Los Banos Wildlife Area
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Los Banos Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in California, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Northern Shoveler, and American Wigeon 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
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Merlin (Black)
Falco columbarius
Orange-crowned Warbler (Gray-headed)
Leiothlypis celata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Sora
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Northern Harrier
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.