Swanton Pond and vicinity
California · Southwest
About This Location
Swanton Pond and vicinity is a productive birding destination in California, with 219 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Ring-necked Duck, Ruddy Duck, and Anna's Hummingbird 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
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Palm Warbler (Western)
Setophaga palmarum
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Black-footed Albatross
Phoebastria nigripes
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Band-tailed Pigeon
American Coot
Northern Harrier
Common Raven
Cliff Swallow
House Sparrow
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Black-headed Grosbeak
Red-tailed Hawk
Barn Swallow
Red-shouldered Hawk
Ruddy Duck
Pied-billed Grebe
Turkey Vulture
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
American Crow
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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