Laguna Creek beach and marsh
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Laguna Creek beach and marsh is a productive birding destination in California, with 235 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and coastal habitat attracts Canada Goose, 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 Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Leach's Storm-Petrel
Hydrobates leucorhous
Wandering Tattler
Tringa incana
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Purple Martin (subis/arboricola)
Progne subis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Great Horned Owl
Bushtit
Wrentit
California Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Northern Yellow Warbler
Wilson's Warbler
Black-headed Grosbeak
Mallard
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Egret
Black Phoebe
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Pygmy Nuthatch
Western Bluebird
House Finch
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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