Birds              Where to look

Abundant
       (Common and numerous)
   
   Barn Swallow             Flying and feeding over water in mixed flocks

   Tree Swallow             Flying and feeding over water in mixed flocks

   Blue Grosbeak            On the east-west two-way road, and the Seasoal Road

Common 
       (Certain to see in suitable habitats)

   Neotropical Cormorant    In the Display Pond near the fee booth

   Great Egret              Along canals, on the Marsh Loop, and at the Observation Blind

   Northern Pintail         Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop

   Green-winged Teal        Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop

   Northern Shoveler        Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop

   Gadwall                  Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop

   Northern Harrier         Soaring low over the Marsh Loop

   Black-necked Stilt       Mud flats on Marsh Loop and Seasonal Road

   American Avocet          Mud flats on Marsh Loop and Seasonal Road

   Ring-billed Gull         Over flooded fields

   Mourning Dove             Farm Loop

   Northern Flicker         Ground feeding on Farm Loop

   Western Kingbird         Visitor Center and Seasonal Road

   Violet-green Swallow     Feedig over water in mixed flocks

   Northern Rough-winged Swallows   Over water in mixed flocks

   Western Tanager          In cottonwoods on Farm Loop and Rio viejo Trail

   White-crowned Sparrow    Visitor Center viewing window

   Dark-eyed Junco          Visitor Center area

   Northern Oriole          At feeders at the Visitor Center

   Black-chinned Hummungbird  Visitor Center feeders


Interesting 
       (uncommon, unusual)

   Double-crested Cormorant  Marsh Loop near the Boardwalk

   Snowy Egret              Canals on Marsh Loop and at Observation Blind

   Blue-winged Teal         Shallow ponds on Marsh Loop

   Franklin's Gull          Farm Loop over flooded fields

   Broad-tailed Hummingbird  At the Visitor Center feeders

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Things you should know if you visit the Refuge:

   The Visitor Center:                A current list of unusual sightings is kept at the Visitor Center desk.

   Directions to the Refuge         Click here for a map and directions

   Weekly bird counts                Weekly counts are posted on our web site from November through March

   Overlap in Seasons                 The birds move when the days become shorter, and with the weather.
                                                    There is considerable overlap between seasons.

   Landmarks                              The loops, trails, ponds and Tour Loop Signs are all on the Refuge Map 

   Educational Events                   A complete list of the Educational Events  for the year is on our website.