Atascadero Lake
California · Southwest
About This Location
Atascadero Lake is a productive birding destination in California, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Bufflehead, and Ruddy Duck among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Vaux's Swift
Chaetura vauxi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Purple Martin
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
California Quail
Band-tailed Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Vaux's Swift
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Turkey Vulture
Belted Kingfisher
Acorn Woodpecker
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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