Birchim Canyon
California · Southwest
About This Location
Birchim Canyon is a productive birding destination in California, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This canyon habitat attracts Turkey Vulture, Northern Flicker, and Black Phoebe 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
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Sagebrush Sparrow
Artemisiospiza nevadensis
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Brewer's Sparrow
Spizella breweri
Gray Flycatcher
Empidonax wrightii
Plumbeous Vireo
Vireo plumbeus
Green-tailed Towhee
Pipilo chlorurus
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Western)
Polioptila caerulea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
White-faced Ibis
Turkey Vulture
Downy Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Common Raven
Cliff Swallow
Rock Wren
Bewick's Wren
Lesser Goldfinch
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Mallard
Belted Kingfisher
Dusky Flycatcher
Bushtit
Northern House Wren
Hermit Thrush
American Robin
House Finch
American Goldfinch
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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