Lake Merritt
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Merritt is a productive birding destination in California, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, Common Goldeneye, and Rock Pigeon 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
Blue-winged Teal
Spatula discors
White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's)
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Brant
Branta bernicla
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Dunlin
Calidris alpina
Western Sandpiper
Calidris mauri
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Myiarchus cinerascens
Rhinoceros Auklet
Cerorhinca monocerata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Western Gull
California Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
American White Pelican
Cooper's Hawk
Western Bluebird
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
California Scrub-Jay
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
American Robin
Brewer's Blackbird
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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