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
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Dusky Flycatcher
Empidonax oberholseri
Inca Dove
Columbina inca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Common Raven
European Starling
Greater Roadrunner
California Scrub-Jay
Western Kingbird
California Quail
Northern Mockingbird
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Nuttall's Woodpecker
House Finch
Bell's Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
House Sparrow
Mourning Dove
Costa's Hummingbird
Hammond's Flycatcher
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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