Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District is a productive birding destination in California, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Snow Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Hooded Warbler
Setophaga citrina
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Anna's Hummingbird
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Killdeer
Forster's Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Western Wood-Pewee
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- China Camp State Park
- McInnis Park
- San Pablo Bay NWR
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