Lake Casitas
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Casitas is a productive birding destination in California, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Gadwall among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
South Polar Skua
Stercorarius maccormicki
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Black-vented Shearwater
Puffinus opisthomelas
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
California Quail
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Cassin's Kingbird
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.
Amenities
More in California
California Birding Guide
Complete guide to birding in California →