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
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Hooded Merganser
Wild Turkey
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Black-necked Stilt
Black-bellied Plover
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Willet
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy 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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