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
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Common Raven
Corvus corax
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Poecile rufescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Violet-green Swallow
Bewick's Wren
Song Sparrow
Canada Goose
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
California Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Cliff Swallow
Wrentit
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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