Castaic Lagoon
California · Southwest
About This Location
Castaic Lagoon is a productive birding destination in California, with 241 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Common Merganser, and Mourning Dove 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
Cackling Goose (Aleutian)
Branta hutchinsii
Grasshopper Sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Coot
Turkey Vulture
Gadwall
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Costa's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
White-faced Ibis
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
Cassin's Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Western Warbling Vireo
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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