Lake birding habitat

Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook

California · Southwest

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook is a productive birding destination in California, with 213 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Canvasback, Bufflehead, and American Coot 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

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

6/2/2026End of Tanbark Rd1 observed

Black-bellied Plover

Pluvialis squatarola

6/2/2026Point St. George1 observed

Eurasian Whimbrel (Siberian)

Numenius phaeopus

6/2/2026Point St. George1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

6/1/2026Jedediah Smith Redwoods SP--Simpson-Reed Trail and river access1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/29/2026Lake Tolowa Mouth1 observed

White-faced Ibis

Plegadis chihi

5/27/2026Alexandre Dairy4 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

5/27/2026Crescent City Harbor--Elk Creek mouth1 observed

Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

5/27/2026Little Bald Hills Trail1 observed

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

5/23/2026Battery Point Beach South1 observed

Greater White-fronted Goose

Anser albifrons

5/21/2026Alexandre Dairy3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Surf Scoter

36/2/2026

Mourning Dove

26/2/2026

Black Oystercatcher

86/2/2026

Killdeer

26/2/2026

Semipalmated Plover

86/2/2026

Hudsonian Whimbrel

606/2/2026

Marbled Godwit

16/2/2026

Sanderling

66/2/2026

Western Sandpiper

26/2/2026

Western Gull

286/2/2026

California Gull

146/2/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

26/2/2026

Caspian Tern

16/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

26/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

16/2/2026

Brown Pelican

126/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

26/2/2026

American Crow

16/2/2026

Common Raven

26/2/2026

Purple Martin

26/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook?
Notable species at Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook include Canvasback, Bufflehead, American Coot, Western Gull, Pied-billed Grebe. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook?
Birding at Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook?
Lake Earl Wildlife Area - Lakeview Dr. overlook offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.