Diaz Lake
California · Southwest
About This Location
Diaz Lake is a productive birding destination in California, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Loggerhead Shrike, Canada Goose, and Common Merganser 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
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Black-necked Stilt
Spotted Sandpiper
Osprey
Gray Flycatcher
Common Raven
Bank Swallow
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
European Starling
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
American Kestrel
Black Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Barn Swallow
Spotted Towhee
Northern Yellow Warbler
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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