Ogier Ponds
California · Southwest
About This Location
Ogier Ponds is a productive birding destination in California, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts White-tailed Kite, Eurasian Collared-Dove, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
Common Gallinule
Caspian Tern
Green Heron
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
California Scrub-Jay
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
California Thrasher
Birding Tips
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Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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