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
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
American Goldfinch
Spinus tristis
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Northern Shoveler
Spatula clypeata
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Band-tailed Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
American Avocet
Killdeer
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Downy Woodpecker
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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