Where to Go Birding - By Season and By Region
The diverse habitats of the Sacramento region offer a wide variety of birding opportunities. From wetlands, rivers, riparian forest, grasslands, oak woodlands, and chaparral, these areas provide shelter and food for over 350 species of birds, whether they are permanent residents, seasonal visitors, or migrants just passing through. On this page you will find links to information on over 100 regional birding locations. You can explore by season: spring, summer, fall, and winter, or by region: American River Parkway, City of Sacramento, Sacramento County, the Folsom Lake Area, North of Sacramento, Yolo County, San Joaquin County, Solano County, the Foothills and Sierra Nevada. Scroll down to discover all the wonderful birding right on your doorstep.
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To use the map below, click on any point. You’ll find the name and a brief description with a link to additional information. Alternatively, you can click on the square with an arrow in the upper left hand corner of the map to open a complete list of all the locations on this map. The map is easier to use if you enlarge it by clicking on the partial square in the top right portion of the map (hoover your cursor over the partial square and it will say “View larger map”).
American River Parkway Recommended Locations
City of Sacramento Recommended Locations
Sacramento County Recommended Locations
Yolo County Recommended Locations
Folsom Lake Area Recommended Locations
North of Sacramento Recommended Locations
San Joaquin and Solano Counties Recommended Locations
Foothills and Sierra Nevada Recommended Locations
Banner Photo Credit: Birding the Feather River by Larry Hickey