Batiquitos Lagoon - north side trails
California · Southwest
About This Location
Batiquitos Lagoon - north side trails is a productive birding destination in California, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Oak Titmouse
Baeolophus inornatus
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Grace's Warbler
Setophaga graciae
Louisiana Waterthrush
Parkesia motacilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Anna's Hummingbird
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
Savannah Sparrow
California Towhee
American Wigeon
Lesser Scaup
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Cooper's Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Tree Swallow
Bushtit
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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