Ballona Freshwater Marsh
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Ballona Freshwater Marsh is a productive birding destination in California, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Thick-billed Kingbird
Tyrannus crassirostris
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Anna's Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Western Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American Kestrel
Tree Swallow
European Starling
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.