Lake Herman
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Herman is a productive birding destination in California, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Rock Pigeon, and Mourning Dove 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
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Say's Phoebe
Sayornis saya
Ridgway's Rail
Rallus obsoletus
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Pigeon Guillemot
Cepphus columba
Snowy Plover
Anarhynchus nivosus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Great Egret
Turkey Vulture
Acorn Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
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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