Paicines Reservoir
California · Southwest
About This Location
Paicines Reservoir is a productive birding destination in California, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and American Coot 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
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Long-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus scolopaceus
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Brown Pelican (California)
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Corthylio calendula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
Mallard
American Coot
Eared Grebe
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
California Scrub-Jay
Tree Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Red-winged Blackbird
Northern Shoveler
Ruddy Duck
Pied-billed Grebe
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Common Raven
European Starling
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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