Lake Morena
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Morena is a productive birding destination in California, with 209 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Townsend's Solitaire
Myadestes townsendi
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Black Phoebe
Common Raven
European Starling
Western Bluebird
House Finch
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Red-winged Blackbird
Brewer's Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Ruddy 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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