Clear Creek WTP

California · Southwest

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Habitat

River/Riparian

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Clear Creek WTP is a productive birding destination in California, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Wood Duck among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Snow Goose Canada Goose Wood Duck Mallard Green-winged Teal

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hairy Woodpecker

Leuconotopicus villosus

5/31/2026Rainbow Lake Road from start to finish of county owned section2 observed

Forster's Tern

Sterna forsteri

5/29/2026Kutras Lake1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

5/28/2026Mary Lake1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

5/28/2026Rancho Breisgau - (BLM - foot traffic only)4 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

5/28/2026Rancho Breisgau - (BLM - foot traffic only)1 observed

Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)

Empidonax difficilis

5/25/2026Rancho Breisgau - (BLM - foot traffic only)1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

5/25/2026Rancho Breisgau - (BLM - foot traffic only)2 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

5/22/2026Paynes Creek Wetland including Bass Pond1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

5/20/202696003 Ridgecrest Condominiums15 observed

Steller's Jay (Coastal)

Cyanocitta stelleri

5/18/2026Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Redding US-CA 40.57968, -122.538062 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

25/26/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

15/26/2026

Western Kingbird

15/26/2026

Common Raven

15/26/2026

European Starling

35/26/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/26/2026

Cedar Waxwing

95/26/2026

Phainopepla

15/26/2026

House Sparrow

25/26/2026

House Finch

15/26/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/26/2026

Canada Goose

705/26/2026

Mallard

35/26/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/26/2026

Mourning Dove

15/26/2026

Killdeer

35/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

25/26/2026

Black Phoebe

15/26/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/26/2026

Birding Tips

1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Clear Creek WTP for birding?▼

The best months to visit Clear Creek WTP for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Clear Creek WTP?▼

Notable species at Clear Creek WTP include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports river/riparian habitats.

How difficult is birding at Clear Creek WTP?▼

Birding at Clear Creek WTP is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Clear Creek WTP?▼

Clear Creek WTP offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.