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
Redhead
Aythya americana
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Black Oystercatcher
Haematopus bachmani
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Solitary Sandpiper
Tringa solitaria
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Ovenbird
Seiurus aurocapilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Gadwall
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Steller's Jay
American Crow
Oak Titmouse
Bushtit
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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