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Aug 12, 2023 · Waterfowl, shorebirds, and wading birds can be observed throughout the year, including species such as egrets, herons, ducks, and gulls. Fish populations in the lagoon consist of various native species, including the endangered tidewater goby. The ecosystem also supports smaller mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
The lagoon harbors at least 103 bird species, 18 mammals, and 14 amphibians and reptiles. Buena Vista also serves as a valuable wetland habitat for migrating bird species during the fall months. [2]
More than 103 bird species, 18 mammals, and 14 amphibians and reptiles live in and around the lagoon. More than 235 types of birds have been spotted there, including the California Quail, Vermillion Flycatcher, and the Great Blue Heron.
The report below shows observations of rare birds in Buena Vista Lagoon--west basin. Includes both unreviewed and reviewed/approved observations.
- Buena Vista Means “Good-View” in Spanish
- The Big Question-Saltwater Lagoon Or Fresh Water Lagoon?
- Walking on The Trail at Buena Vista Lagoon
- Revisiting The Buena Vista Lagoon in 2022!
2202 South Coast Hwy, Oceanside 760-439-2473 # Please click on each photo to see a larger version size. Let us now go over a few things before we take our hike. The Buena Vista Lagoon is 223 acres of freshwater wetland that serves as a natural barrier between two cities- Oceanside and Carlsbad. It is also important to mention that there are no othe...
I can not tell you how many headaches this small little dam has given to this community There are four options: 1. Restore the lagoon to a saltwater marsh flushed by the Ocean. 2. Create a hybrid lagoon with the eastern half freshwater and the western half saltwater. 3. Dredge and improve the existing freshwater lagoon. 4. Do nothing.
Now let’s get back to the main reason we came here in the first place, to take that walk around the Buena Vista Lagoon Nature Center Trail. We started outside the Visitor Center and followed the path to the left. I want to add that the local Eagle Scouts have posted classification placards for many plant species all along the trail (see map above.)...
So one of my best friends was coming down to Carlsbad for a visit, so I took advantage of my free time to wait for her by visiting the Buena Vista Lagoon on a crisp November day! I am happy to report that a couple of the volunteers reached out to me these past few months, encouraging me to check out all of the improvements within the lagoon and the...
The Buena Vista Lagoon Ecological Reserve is 206 acres of coastal freshwater lagoon habitat. Flora includes widgeon grass, pondweed, and arrow grass. Birds include cormorants, grebes, passerine birds, terns, ducks, and geese.
Resources for birding, including birding basics, bird identification resources, BV Lagoon & SD County checklists, birding discussion group, and SD Bird Atlas links.
