Bolinas Lagoon
California · Southwest
About This Location
Bolinas Lagoon is a productive birding destination in California, with 308 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead, and Ruddy Duck 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
Masked Booby
Sula dactylatra
White-eyed Vireo
Vireo griseus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
California Quail
Anna's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Red-shouldered Hawk
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Tree Swallow
Bushtit
Wrentit
Bewick's Wren
Western Bluebird
Swainson's Thrush
American Robin
Cedar Waxwing
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Grasshopper Sparrow
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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