Lake Shastina
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Shastina is a productive birding destination in California, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Ring-necked 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
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Costa's Hummingbird
Calypte costae
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Common Merganser
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Oak Titmouse
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Bufflehead
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Killdeer
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
Belted Kingfisher
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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