College Lake
California · Southwest
About This Location
College Lake is a productive birding destination in California, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler 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
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Lesser Scaup
Aythya affinis
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Short-billed Dowitcher
Ring-billed Gull
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Osprey
Great Horned Owl
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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