Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland

California · Southwest

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Habitat

Wetland

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland is a productive birding destination in California, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Great Egret, and Great Blue Heron among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Mourning Dove Great Egret Great Blue Heron Turkey Vulture White-tailed Kite

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

5/26/2026Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project--Niland2 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/26/2026Riverview Cemetery1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

5/21/2026Alamo River Wetlands Project--Shank Rd.1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/19/2026Salton Sea NWR--Unit 1 [no access north of observation platform] (CA Atlas - Westmorland West NW)1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/19/2026Salton Sea--W Bowles Rd. (west end)1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

5/18/2026Salton Sea--Lack Rd. at Grubel Rd. seawall3 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/18/2026Salton Sea--Lack Rd. at Grubel Rd. seawall3 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

5/18/2026Salton Sea--Lack Rd. at Grubel Rd. seawall6 observed

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

5/18/2026Salton Sea--Lack Rd. at Grubel Rd. seawall1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

5/18/2026Salton Sea--W Bowles Rd. (west end)2 observed

Heermann's Gull

Larus heermanni

5/18/2026Salton Sea--W Bowles Rd. (west end)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

75/26/2026

Green-winged Teal

25/26/2026

Redhead

185/26/2026

Ruddy Duck

85/26/2026

White-winged Dove

15/26/2026

Mourning Dove

15/26/2026

Ridgway's Rail

15/26/2026

American Coot

305/26/2026

Black-necked Stilt

25/26/2026

Forster's Tern

15/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

95/26/2026

White-faced Ibis

55/26/2026

Snowy Egret

15/26/2026

Green Heron

15/26/2026

Great Egret

15/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/26/2026

American White Pelican

135/26/2026

Turkey Vulture

95/26/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

15/26/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

25/26/2026

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.

Amenities

Parking

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland for birding?▼

The best months to visit Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland?▼

Notable species at Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland include Mourning Dove, Great Egret, Great Blue Heron, Turkey Vulture, White-tailed Kite. The area supports wetland habitats.

How difficult is birding at Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland?▼

Birding at Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.

What amenities are available at Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland?▼

Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project - Niland offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.