Lake Merced - Concrete Bridge area
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Merced - Concrete Bridge area is a productive birding destination in California, with 269 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Ruddy Duck, 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
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
American Kestrel
Falco sparverius
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Western Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Bank Swallow
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Marsh Wren
Purple Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
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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