We've analyzed all of the Ebird data from 2015 and determined which birding hotspots in Merced County, CA had the most bird sightings.

1. Merced NWR
2. Merced NWR--Auto Loop
3. San Luis Reservoir SRA--San Luis Creek area
4. San Luis NWR--Waterfowl Tour Route
5. San Luis NWR
6. San Luis Reservoir SRA--Basalt Campground
7. Santa Fe Grade--Gun Club Rd. to Patman Grade Rd.
8. O'Neill Forebay
9. Gustine WTP
10. San Luis NWR--Wetland Trail and headquarters area
11. Wilson Rd. pond
12. Pacheco SP
13. Merced NWR--parking and observation deck
14. Volta Wildlife Area
15. San Luis Reservoir SRA--Medeiros area
16. Los Banos Wildlife Area
17. San Luis Reservoir SRA--San Luis Creek Campground
18. Santa Fe Grade--Patman Grade Rd. to Hwy 165
19. San Luis NWR--West Bear Creek Unit