Putah Creek Riparian Reserve
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Putah Creek Riparian Reserve is a productive birding destination in California, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Wood Duck, Anna's Hummingbird, and Double-crested Cormorant among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Glaucous Gull
Larus hyperboreus
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Larus occidentalis x glaucescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
American Barn Owl
Great Horned Owl
Downy Woodpecker
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
Yellow-billed Magpie
American Crow
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Bushtit
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Arrive early in the morning for peak bird activity and to secure parking at popular viewing areas.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- UC Davis Arboretum
- Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
- Lake Berryessa