American Canyon Wetlands
California · Southwest
About This Location
American Canyon Wetlands is a productive birding destination in California, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts American Pipit, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Cackling Goose (Aleutian)
Branta hutchinsii
Ridgway's Rail
Rallus obsoletus
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Calidris pusilla
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Black-necked Stilt
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Long-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Ring-billed Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
- 2
Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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