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
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Sabine's Gull
Xema sabini
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Black-chinned x Anna's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Archilochus alexandri x Calypte anna
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
White-faced Ibis
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Black Phoebe
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
Marsh Wren
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Western Meadowlark
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Blue Grosbeak
Mallard
Ring-necked Pheasant
Rock Pigeon
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
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