Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
California · Southwest
About This Location
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in California, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted 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
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Loggerhead Shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
Eared Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
White-throated Swift
Aeronautes saxatalis
Sandhill Crane (Greater)
Antigone canadensis
California Thrasher
Toxostoma redivivum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snow Goose
Greater White-fronted Goose
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Wild Turkey
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Greater Yellowlegs
Western Sandpiper
Clark's Grebe
White-faced Ibis
American Bittern
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
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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