Checklist Area
Situated at the confluence of two major rivers, Sacramento offers riparian woodland, marshes, and vast areas of agricultural land in the surrounding valley. In the foothills to the east and west are extensive grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands. This variety of habitats, together with mild winters, makes the Sacramento area one of North America's outstanding inland birding areas in terms of both species richness and total number of birds.
The area covered by the Sacramento Area Bird Checklist extends from State Highway 12 on the south to State Highway 20 on the north, and to the 1000' contour in the foothills on both sides of the Sacramento Valley.
Using the Map
The number points on the map correlate with the number next to a species’ name in the checklist, written as (L: Number). This indicates that this particular species is more likely to be found at the specific location represented by the number. For example, Blue-winged Teal is followed by (L:10, 11, 18). This indicated Blue-winged Teal are more likely to be found at 10-Davis Wetlands, 11-Yolo Bypass, and 18-Bridgeway Island Pond.
For more information on the numbered locations click or the number on the map or right-facing arrow in a box in the upper left corner of the map. This will open an index for the map with a list of each number and the corresponding location. Clicking on the name of the location will give a description of the particular species that are more likely to be found at this location.