Irvine Lake
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Irvine Lake is a productive birding destination in California, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Snowy Egret, Turkey Vulture, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Oak Titmouse
Baeolophus inornatus
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Ridgway's Rail
Rallus obsoletus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Red-lored Amazon
Amazona autumnalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Snowy Egret
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Cassin's Kingbird
Common Raven
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Ring-necked Duck
Ruddy Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Spotted Sandpiper
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
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.