Madrona Marsh
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open Tue-Sun, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About This Location
Madrona Marsh is a productive birding destination in California, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and American Wigeon 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
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Merlin
Falco columbarius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Western Gull
Snowy Egret
Red-shouldered Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
Western Wood-Pewee
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Western Warbling Vireo
American Crow
Common Raven
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Bushtit
Swinhoe's White-eye
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.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- South Bay Botanic Garden
- Wilson Park
- Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
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