Birds                            Where to look

Abundant (Common and numerous)


     Northern Pintail              Shallow ponds on the Marsh Loop

     Tree Swallow                  Large flocks over water, before migration

     Barn Swallow                  Large flocks over water, before migration


Common (Certain to see in suitable habitat)


    Neotropical Cormorant          Near the boardwalk, Marsh Loop

    Snowy Egret                    Along canalson the Marsh Loop, and
											at the Observation Blind

    Gadwall                        Shallow ponds on the Marsh Loop

    Ring-billed Gull               Ponds on the Marsh Loop, near the Boardwalk

    Northern Rough-winged Swallow  Large flocks over water before migrating

    Violet-green Swallow           Large flocks over water before migrating

    Yellow-rumped Warbler          In willow trees along the Marsh Loop and 
                                            on the Viejo Trail

    Brewer's Blackbird             With other blackbirds in flocks on fields
                                            on the Farm Loop

Interesting (Uncommon, unusual)

   Double-crested Cormorant        Near the boardwalk on the Marsh Loop

   American Bittern                On the Marsh Loop near the boardwalk, and
                                              along the Seasonal Road

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

   Black-crowned Night Heron       Near Tour Sign #10, Marsh Loop, 
                                               in trees or reeds

   Hermit Thrush                   On the River Trail

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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.