Ten Mile River mouth
California · Southwest
About This Location
Ten Mile River mouth is a productive birding destination in California, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Surf Scoter 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
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Short-tailed Shearwater
Ardenna tenuirostris
Murphy's Petrel
Pterodroma ultima
Hawaiian Petrel
Pterodroma sandwichensis
California Gull (albertaensis)
Larus californicus
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Cackling Goose (Aleutian)
Branta hutchinsii
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Hudsonian Godwit
Limosa haemastica
Ring-billed Gull
Larus delawarensis
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Dryobates nuttallii
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Surf Scoter
Common Merganser
California Quail
Killdeer
Great Blue Heron
Purple Martin
Cliff Swallow
Wrentit
Turkey Vulture
Common Raven
American Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
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.
Amenities
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