Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
California · Southwest
About This Location
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in California, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
White-throated Swift
Aeronautes saxatalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Long-billed Dowitcher
Greater Yellowlegs
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
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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