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123. Soda Lake, Bakersfield, California
This ephemeral alkali lake within Carrizo Plain National Monument is superb for Long-billed Curlew, American Avocet, and Loggerhead Shrike, and critical foraging habitat for California Condor. Read More “123. Soda Lake, Bakersfield, California”
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116. Carpinteria Salt Marsh, Carpinteria, California
Shorebirds, raptors, ducks, Lesser Goldfinch, Barn Owl, and Anna’s Hummingbird are among the many great birds that rely on this coastal wetland east of Santa Barbara. Read More “116. Carpinteria Salt Marsh, Carpinteria, California”
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95. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, Arcata, California
This popular birding hotspot in the heart of redwood country attracts huge flocks of shorebirds, as well as Peregrine Falcons, White-tailed Kites, rails, gulls, phoebes, sparrows, hummingbirds, and bitterns. Read More “95. Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, Arcata, California”
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90. Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills, California
Zip code 90210 is home to this 605-acre natural area, where you can spot common chaparral breeders California Quail, California Thrasher, Bewick’s Wren, and Wrentit. Read More “90. Franklin Canyon Park, Beverly Hills, California”
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83. Panoche Valley, San Benito County, California
Bird Panoche Valley Road south of Hollister in search of Golden Eagle, Yellow-billed Magpie, California Thrasher, Phainopepla, Greater Roadrunner, and Long-eared Owl. Read More “83. Panoche Valley, San Benito County, California”
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80. Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, South El Monte, California
See Yellow-breasted Chat, California Thrasher, California Towhee, Least Bell’s Vireo, and other birds at this greenspace east of downtown Los Angeles. Read More “80. Whittier Narrows Recreation Area, South El Monte, California”
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70. Lake Los Carneros Ecological Preserve, Goleta, California
Pull off Highway 101 west of Santa Barbara to watch Black-chinned Hummingbird, Virginia Rail, bitterns, sapsuckers, and breeding Western Kingbird, Black Phoebe, Spotted Towhee, and White-tailed Kite. Read More “70. Lake Los Carneros Ecological Preserve, Goleta, California”
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64. Malibu Lagoon State Beach, Malibu, California
See Brown Pelican, gulls, terns, shorebirds, hummingbirds, and much more at this state beach just west of Los Angeles. Read More “64. Malibu Lagoon State Beach, Malibu, California”
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54. Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, Willows, California
Where to see Snow and Ross’s Geese, Northern Pintail, Cinnamon Teal, Yellow-billed Magpie, and White-tailed Kite in the Sacramento Valley. Read More “54. Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, Willows, California”
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49. Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, Los Angeles, California
An ideal spot in busy L.A. to see hummingbirds, raptors, and songbirds. Read More “49. Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden, Los Angeles, California”