Nicasio Reservoir
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Nicasio Reservoir is a productive birding destination in California, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Pied-billed Grebe 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
American Wigeon
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
American Crow
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
White-crowned Sparrow
California Towhee
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
California Quail
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.