Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge is a productive birding destination in California, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and wetland habitat attracts Canada 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Poecile rufescens
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Cynanthus latirostris
Bell's Sparrow
Artemisiospiza belli
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Yellow-throated Warbler (albilora)
Setophaga dominica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Surf Scoter
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Lesser Yellowlegs
Willet
California Gull
Eared Grebe
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Northern Flicker
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.