Famosa Slough
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Famosa Slough is a productive birding destination in California, with 261 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Hepatic Tanager
Piranga flava
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
White-winged Scoter
Melanitta deglandi
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Black Scoter
Melanitta americana
Red-throated Pipit
Anthus cervinus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Blue-winged Teal
American Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
American Avocet
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Western Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Brown Pelican
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
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.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Mission Bay Park
- Ocean Beach Pier
- Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
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