Lake Ming
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Ming is a productive birding destination in California, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts American Coot, Great Blue Heron, and Red-shouldered Hawk 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
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Canvasback
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Marsh Wren
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Great Blue Heron
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Say's Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Lincoln's Sparrow
Wood Duck
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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