Desert birding habitat

Alexandre Dairy

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Alexandre Dairy is a productive birding destination in California, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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

Eurasian Whimbrel

Numenius phaeopus

7/17/2026Point St. George1 observed

Eurasian Whimbrel (Siberian)

Numenius phaeopus

7/17/2026Point St. George1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/17/2026Lake Tolowa Mouth1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/16/2026Lake Tolowa Mouth1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

7/14/2026Harris Beach SP--Day Use Area3 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/14/2026Lake Tolowa Mouth1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

7/13/2026Smith River estuary and mouth1 observed

Snowy Egret

Egretta thula

7/11/2026Winchuck River mouth1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Band-tailed Pigeon

187/17/2026

Song Sparrow

57/17/2026

Mallard

127/17/2026

Killdeer

107/17/2026

Semipalmated Plover

47/17/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

17/17/2026

Least Sandpiper

207/17/2026

Western Sandpiper

407/17/2026

Common Murre

17/17/2026

Ring-billed Gull

47/17/2026

Western Gull

407/17/2026

California Gull

407/17/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

17/17/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

507/17/2026

Great Egret

117/17/2026

Great Blue Heron

27/17/2026

Brown Pelican

607/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

57/17/2026

Osprey

17/17/2026

Bald Eagle

17/17/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Alexandre Dairy for birding?
The best months to visit Alexandre Dairy for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Alexandre Dairy?
Notable species at Alexandre Dairy include Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Alexandre Dairy?
Birding at Alexandre Dairy is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Alexandre Dairy?
Alexandre Dairy offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.