Lake Palmdale
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Palmdale is a productive birding destination in California, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts California Gull and Cooper's 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
American Pipit
Anthus rubescens
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Aimophila ruficeps
Red-breasted Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus ruber
American Dipper
Cinclus mexicanus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-tailed Hawk
Western Flycatcher
Western Kingbird
Common Raven
Bewick's Wren
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Lark Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Spotted Towhee
Bullock's Oriole
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Verdin
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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