Harkins Slough
California · Southwest
About This Location
Harkins Slough is a productive birding destination in California, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ruddy Duck, and American Coot 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
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Red-winged Blackbird (Red-winged)
Agelaius phoeniceus
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Poecile rufescens
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Western Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Osprey
American Crow
Great Egret
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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