Lake Cuyamaca
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Cuyamaca is a productive birding destination in California, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Double-crested Cormorant 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
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant
Acorn Woodpecker
American Crow
Oak Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Brewer's Blackbird
Common Raven
Brown-headed Cowbird
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Western Bluebird
American Coot
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
California Scrub-Jay
Cedar Waxwing
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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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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