Albany Bulb
California · Southwest
About This Location
Albany Bulb is a productive birding destination in California, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada 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
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Brant
Branta bernicla
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Rhinoceros Auklet
Cerorhinca monocerata
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Gadwall
Mareca strepera
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Surf Scoter
Rock Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Black-bellied Plover
Marbled Godwit
Western Gull
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
Common Raven
Bushtit
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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