Eureka Waterfront - Eureka (Palco) Marsh
California · Southwest
About This Location
Eureka Waterfront - Eureka (Palco) Marsh is a productive birding destination in California, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Black-bellied Plover among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Glossy Ibis
Plegadis falcinellus
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
California Towhee
Melozone crissalis
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Cackling Goose (Aleutian)
Branta hutchinsii
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Hairy Woodpecker
Surf Scoter
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Pigeon Guillemot
Caspian Tern
Common Loon
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Western Warbling Vireo
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Swainson's Thrush
House Sparrow
White-crowned Sparrow
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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