Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset (auto tour varies)
About This Location
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in California, with 277 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Common Merganser, and Rock Pigeon 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
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Orchard Oriole
Icterus spurius
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Sage Thrasher
Oreoscoptes montanus
Iceland Gull (kumlieni)
Larus glaucoides
Western x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)
Larus occidentalis x glaucescens
Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Common Merganser
Rock Pigeon
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Wilson's Snipe
Greater Yellowlegs
White-faced Ibis
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.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Vic Fazio Wildlife Area
- UC Davis Arboretum
- Putah Creek Riparian Reserve