Clifton Court Forebay
California · Southwest
About This Location
Clifton Court Forebay is a productive birding destination in California, with 248 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Greater Scaup, and Lesser Scaup among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Band-tailed Pigeon (Northern)
Patagioenas fasciata
Canyon Wren
Catherpes mexicanus
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Anna's Hummingbird
Swainson's Hawk
Black Phoebe
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
Bushtit
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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