Lake Matthews
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Matthews is a productive birding destination in California, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, 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
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
White-tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Allen's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Black Phoebe
Cassin's Kingbird
American Crow
European Starling
Lesser Goldfinch
Blue Grosbeak
Common Raven
Red-shouldered Hawk
Turkey Vulture
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Hooded Oriole
Common Yellowthroat
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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