Colorado Lagoon
California · Southwest
About This Location
Colorado Lagoon is a productive birding destination in California, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Redhead 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
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Sulphur-bellied Flycatcher
Myiodynastes luteiventris
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
Tyrannus forficatus
Lucy's Warbler
Leiothlypis luciae
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
Surfbird
Calidris virgata
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Mitred Parakeet
Psittacara mitratus
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Song Sparrow (heermanni Group)
Melospiza melodia
Red-crowned Amazon
Amazona viridigenalis
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Black Phoebe
Barn Swallow
Swinhoe's White-eye
European Starling
Western Bluebird
Pin-tailed Whydah
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
American Goldfinch
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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