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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
MacGillivray's Warbler
Geothlypis tolmiei
Stilt Sandpiper
Calidris himantopus
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Fox Sparrow (Thick-billed)
Passerella iliaca
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Green-winged Teal
Wild Turkey
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Long-billed Curlew
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Common Raven
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Lincoln's Sparrow
Bullock's Oriole
Red-winged Blackbird
Brewer's Blackbird
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.
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Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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