Ballona Freshwater Marsh
California · Southwest
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
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Song Sparrow (heermanni Group)
Melospiza melodia
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Varied Thrush
Ixoreus naevius
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Allen's Hummingbird
Virginia Rail
American Coot
Killdeer
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Least Bittern
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Black Phoebe
American Crow
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.
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