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Bridgeport Reservoir Birding
Overview
From www.monolake.org
This birding hotspot boasts 225 bird species seen over the years!
“Just north of the Mono Basin lies a wide golden valley with a glittering half-frozen reservoir edged up against a pinyon pine forest. Winter is a fantastic time to look for birds in Bridgeport, and this winter in particular has drawn in some rare birds. The reservoir is packed with ducks like Redheads, Northern Shovelers, and Common Goldeneyes.” - Mono Lake Committee
How do I get there?
From Sierra Strange/Hideout Coffee, the marina parking area is 2 miles north on 182 - about a 4 minute drive.
How long is the walk?
This path along the water is long, but we will only walk 3 miles or so. Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a hat.
Bring sunscreen! And reach out if you need binoculars.
From Wikipedia
Ruddy duck - all bird photos by Susan Teefy
Long-billed dowitcher
Avocets
Osprey
Is it dog friendly?
TBD
What birds will we see?
April is an excellent time for many waterfowl. We can expect to see:
Ruddy duck
Long-billed dowitcher
Violet-green swallow
Cliff swallow
Double-crested cormorant
Osprey
Gadwall
Mallard
Eared grebe
Clark’s grebe
Pied-billed grebe
Western grebe
Common merganser
American avocet
Killdeer
Bald eagle
Great blue heron
Red-tailed hawk
Bald eagle
Black-billed magpie
Yellow-rumped warbler
Bald eagle