Santa Clara Valley Water District
California · Southwest
About This Location
Santa Clara Valley Water District is a productive birding destination in California, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Gadwall, and Mallard 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
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Redhead
Aythya americana
Varied Thrush
Ixoreus naevius
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Killdeer
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
- 2
Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
Amenities
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