Hamilton Wetlands
California · Southwest
About This Location
Hamilton Wetlands is a productive birding destination in California, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mute Swan, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
California Quail
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
Forster's Tern
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Northern Harrier
Black Phoebe
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Marsh Wren
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
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.
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