Lake Cunningham
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Cunningham is a productive birding destination in California, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Lesser Yellowlegs
Tringa flavipes
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Archilochus alexandri
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
California Condor
Gymnogyps californianus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Ruddy Duck
Pied-billed Grebe
Canada Goose
Mallard
American Coot
California Gull
Black-crowned Night Heron
Great Egret
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Great-tailed Grackle
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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