Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods)

California · Southwest

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Habitat

DesertChaparral

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) is a productive birding destination in California, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Great Egret, Red-shouldered Hawk, and Red-tailed Hawk among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Great Egret Red-shouldered Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

5/27/2026Chidago Canyon Rd.1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

5/27/2026Chidago Canyon Road, Bishop, California, US (37.64, -118.412)2 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

5/27/2026Tollhouse Spring1 observed

Black Swift

Cypseloides niger

5/27/2026Glacier Lodge Rd, Big Pine US-CA 37.15176, -118.314611 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Western)

Polioptila caerulea

5/24/2026Tollhouse Spring2 observed

Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Aphelocoma woodhouseii

5/23/2026White Mountain Rd--37.31122, -118.180712 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/23/2026Tollhouse Spring1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

California Quail

155/27/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

25/27/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/27/2026

Great Horned Owl

15/27/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

15/27/2026

Northern Flicker

25/27/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

35/27/2026

Say's Phoebe

15/27/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/27/2026

Common Raven

15/27/2026

Cliff Swallow

105/27/2026

Northern House Wren

35/27/2026

Bewick's Wren

45/27/2026

European Starling

55/27/2026

House Sparrow

55/27/2026

House Finch

45/27/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

25/27/2026

Spotted Towhee

15/27/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

35/27/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

25/27/2026

Birding Tips

1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) for birding?▼

The best months to visit Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods)?▼

Notable species at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) include Great Egret, Red-shouldered Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.

How difficult is birding at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods)?▼

Birding at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods)?▼

Dixon Lane-Meadowcreek (incl. Greengate Cottonwoods) offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.