Birding in the Sacramento 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 more than 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. 

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. Additional locations can be found on each regional page.