Devereux Slough in California State

Devereux Slough

This designated Important Bird Area is part of a wetland preserve with a marshy lagoon, although the Pacific Ocean is also close by, which means the area sees a unique mix of shorebirds and waterfowl.

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Devereux Slough Details

This designated Important Bird Area is part of a wetland preserve with a marshy lagoon, although the Pacific Ocean is also close by, which means the area sees a unique mix of shorebirds and waterfowl. On the beach, you will find nesting Snowy Plovers, Black Turnstones, and Surfbirds, while geese, herons, and orioles can be spotted more inland. Altogether, there are 280 types of birds that have been observed in the area.

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