Corte Madera Marsh
California · Southwest
About This Location
Corte Madera Marsh is a productive birding destination in California, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, and American Wigeon 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Ruddy Turnstone
Arenaria interpres
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Green-tailed Towhee
Pipilo chlorurus
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Caspian Tern
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Barn Swallow
House Finch
California Towhee
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Western Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
White-tailed Kite
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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