Stone Lagoon
California · Southwest
About This Location
Stone Lagoon is a productive birding destination in California, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Bufflehead, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
White-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta carolinensis
Evening Grosbeak (Northwestern or type 1)
Hesperiphona vespertina
White-breasted Nuthatch (Pacific)
Sitta carolinensis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Surf Scoter
California Quail
Killdeer
Snowy Plover
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Least Sandpiper
Western Sandpiper
Common Murre
Heermann's Gull
Western Gull
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Common Raven
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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