Fairmead Landfill and vicinity

Fairmead Landfill and vicinity

Tips for Birding

The best place in Madera county to view gulls, but from outside the landfill as it's not open to birders. The landowner to the south has confronted birders in the past who parked on the canal bank to view gulls sitting on the dirt bank near the trash dumping area (which moves around during the year) so be aware of potential conflicts with neighbors. 

Birds of Interest

glaucous-winged, herring and iceland gulls in winter. The county's only glaucous gull was photographed by an equipment operator inside the facility with a cell phone.

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Gary Woods

Last updated November 29, 2023