UCSB - Campus Lagoon

California · Southwest

Habitat
WetlandUrban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

UCSB - Campus Lagoon is a productive birding destination in California, with 256 species recorded on eBird. This wetland and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, 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

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

3/5/2026Lake Los Carneros Park1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/4/2026Padaro Lane1 observed

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

3/4/2026Farren Road4 observed

Cassin's Vireo

Vireo cassinii

3/1/2026Chase Palm Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/1/2026Tecolotito creek at Glen Annie and Cathedral Oaks1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/28/2026Cachuma Lake Park2 observed

Swinhoe's White-eye

Zosterops simplex

2/27/2026Valerio Street1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

2/25/2026La Tierra Lane1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

2/25/2026Atascadero Creek--East of Patterson including Mitigation Area1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

2/22/2026Old RR Grade X More Mesa - 34.42426, -119.801721 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

13/1/2026

American Wigeon

13/1/2026

Mallard

13/1/2026

Lesser Scaup

13/1/2026

Surf Scoter

13/1/2026

Bufflehead

13/1/2026

Ruddy Duck

13/1/2026

Mourning Dove

13/1/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/1/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

13/1/2026

Snowy Plover

13/1/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

13/1/2026

Willet

13/1/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/1/2026

Black Turnstone

23/1/2026

Sanderling

13/1/2026

Least Sandpiper

13/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/1/2026

Western Gull

13/1/2026

Royal Tern

13/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit UCSB - Campus Lagoon for birding?
The best months to visit UCSB - Campus Lagoon for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at UCSB - Campus Lagoon?
Notable species at UCSB - Campus Lagoon include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Mallard, Lesser Scaup, Surf Scoter. The area supports wetland, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at UCSB - Campus Lagoon?
Birding at UCSB - Campus Lagoon is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at UCSB - Campus Lagoon?
UCSB - Campus Lagoon offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.