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
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Pink-footed Shearwater
Ardenna creatopus
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
American Coot
Western Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Northern Harrier
American Kestrel
Black Phoebe
Barn Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Bushtit
Bewick's Wren
European Starling
American Robin
House Finch
Purple Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Savannah Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Brewer's Blackbird
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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