Corcoran Lagoon
California · Southwest
About This Location
Corcoran Lagoon is a productive birding destination in California, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Surf Scoter 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
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Gray Catbird
Dumetella carolinensis
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Red-breasted Merganser
Killdeer
Bonaparte's Gull
Western Gull
Caspian Tern
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Common Raven
Bushtit
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Song Sparrow
American Coot
Elegant Tern
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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