Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in California, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mallard, Ruddy Duck, and Western Gull 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
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Blue-winged Teal x Northern Shoveler (hybrid)
Spatula discors x clypeata
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Pacific Golden-Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Western Gull
California Gull
Eared Grebe
Snowy Egret
American Crow
Bewick's Wren
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
California Towhee
Anna's Hummingbird
Willet
Double-crested Cormorant
Say's Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Northern Shoveler
Green-winged Teal
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.