Lake Murray - southeast side
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Murray - southeast side is a productive birding destination in California, with 236 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Muscovy Duck 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
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Tricolored Blackbird
Agelaius tricolor
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Pigeon Guillemot
Cepphus columba
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Common Ground Dove
Columbina passerina
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Nazca Booby
Sula granti
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
White-throated Swift
Western Gull
Forster's Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Cassin's Kingbird
American Crow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Great-tailed Grackle
Common Yellowthroat
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Caspian Tern
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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