Lake Hemet
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Hemet is a productive birding destination in California, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Gadwall, Mallard, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Bell's Vireo (Least)
Vireo bellii
Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni
Abert's Towhee
Melozone aberti
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
California Quail
Callipepla californica
Bell's Vireo
Vireo bellii
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Lincoln's Sparrow
Melospiza lincolnii
Northern Harrier
Circus hudsonius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bald Eagle
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.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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