Hidden Valley Wildlife Area
California · Southwest
About This Location
Hidden Valley Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in California, with 228 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Greater Roadrunner, and Anna's Hummingbird 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
Wood Stork
Mycteria americana
White-tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)
Junco hyemalis
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
Anna's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
American Kestrel
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
American Crow
Common Raven
Bushtit
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Rock Pigeon
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Cooper's Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Nuttall's Woodpecker
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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