Lake birding habitat

Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit

California · Southwest

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit is a productive birding destination in California, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, and Canada Goose among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Gray Flycatcher

Empidonax wrightii

4/16/2026Dawn Drive, Litchfield, California, US (40.437, -120.329)1 observed

Wilson's Phalarope

Phalaropus tricolor

4/15/2026Susanville Effluent Ponds1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

4/11/2026Honey Lake Wildlife Area--Fleming Unit2 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

4/9/2026Lake Leavitt1 observed

American Herring Gull

Larus smithsonianus

4/9/2026Shugru Reservoir1 observed

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

4/9/2026Shugru Reservoir1 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

4/7/2026Susanville Effluent Ponds1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

104/16/2026

Cinnamon Teal

304/16/2026

Northern Shoveler

24/16/2026

Gadwall

204/16/2026

Mallard

204/16/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

24/16/2026

American Coot

44/16/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

14/16/2026

Northern Harrier

44/16/2026

American Kestrel

24/16/2026

Common Raven

24/16/2026

Barn Swallow

204/16/2026

European Starling

14/16/2026

House Sparrow

44/16/2026

American Goldfinch

64/16/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

74/16/2026

Yellow-headed Blackbird

204/16/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

504/16/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

204/16/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

24/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit for birding?
The best months to visit Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit?
Notable species at Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit include Snow Goose, Ross's Goose, Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, Cinnamon Teal. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit?
Birding at Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit?
Honey Lake Wildlife Area - Fleming Unit offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.