Paicines Reservoir
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Paicines Reservoir is a productive birding destination in California, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Coot 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
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Poecile rufescens
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
California Condor
Turkey Vulture
White-tailed Kite
Red-tailed Hawk
American Kestrel
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Coot
American Avocet
Golden Eagle
Northern Harrier
Bald Eagle
Black Phoebe
European Starling
Western Bluebird
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brewer's Blackbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.