American River Parkway - Sailor Bar

California · Southwest

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Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

American River Parkway - Sailor Bar is a productive birding destination in California, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose Mallard Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Common Merganser

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/29/2026Folsom Lake SRA--Beals Pt.1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/28/2026American River Parkway--Sailor Bar - fish pond area1 observed

Gray Catbird

Dumetella carolinensis

5/27/20264809 Chicago Ave, Fair Oaks US-CA 38.65342, -121.255761 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/27/2026Arden-Arcade US-CA 38.59151, -121.390301 observed

Black Swift

Cypseloides niger

5/26/2026Andover Court1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

5/26/2026Meiss Rd.2 observed

Western Cattle-Egret

Ardea ibis

5/25/2026S Brewer Rd (Baseline to E Catlett)3 observed

Horned Grebe

Podiceps auritus

5/25/2026Folsom Lake SRA--Beals Pt.1 observed

Willow Flycatcher

Empidonax traillii

5/24/2026Veteran's Memorial Park (PLA Co.)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

845/30/2026

Mallard

25/30/2026

California Quail

35/30/2026

Wild Turkey

25/30/2026

Rock Pigeon

25/30/2026

Mourning Dove

45/30/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/30/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/30/2026

Green Heron

35/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

25/30/2026

Cooper's Hawk

25/30/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

25/30/2026

Belted Kingfisher

15/30/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

65/30/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/30/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

25/30/2026

Olive-sided Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Black Phoebe

85/30/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit American River Parkway - Sailor Bar for birding?▼

The best months to visit American River Parkway - Sailor Bar for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at American River Parkway - Sailor Bar?▼

Notable species at American River Parkway - Sailor Bar include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser. The area supports river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at American River Parkway - Sailor Bar?▼

Birding at American River Parkway - Sailor Bar is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at American River Parkway - Sailor Bar?▼

American River Parkway - Sailor Bar offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.