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
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Hooded Merganser
Lophodytes cucullatus
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mute Swan
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
Bushtit
Northern House Wren
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
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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