Lake Perris State Recreation Area
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Perris State Recreation Area is a productive birding destination in California, with 262 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Red-tailed Hawk, and Merlin 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
Greater Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianus
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
Mountain Chickadee
Poecile gambeli
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Willet
Tringa semipalmata
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Dryobates scalaris
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Clark's Grebe
Mourning Dove
Scaly-breasted Munia
House Sparrow
House Finch
California Towhee
Blue Grosbeak
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
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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