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
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Brant
Branta bernicla
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Canvasback
Aythya valisineria
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Western Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Brown Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
Black Phoebe
House Sparrow
Graylag Goose
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Great Blue Heron
American Crow
Western Bluebird
Lesser Goldfinch
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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