Lake Sherwood
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Sherwood is a productive birding destination in California, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Grace's Warbler
Setophaga graciae
Cackling Goose (Aleutian)
Branta hutchinsii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Least Bittern
Great Blue Heron
Acorn Woodpecker
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Oak Titmouse
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
European Starling
House Finch
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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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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