Lake Piru
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Piru is a productive birding destination in California, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts California Quail, Anna's Hummingbird, and American Coot 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
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Greater Roadrunner
Turkey Vulture
Mallard
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
Ash-throated 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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