Ventura River Estuary
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Ventura River Estuary is a productive birding destination in California, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and estuary habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Poecile rufescens
American x Black Oystercatcher (hybrid)
Haematopus palliatus x bachmani
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Killdeer
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Sanderling
Ring-billed Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Brown Pelican
Northern Harrier
Black Phoebe
American Crow
House Finch
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.