Legg Lake

California · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Legg Lake is a productive birding destination in California, with 250 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Hooded Merganser 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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/5/2026Doris Japanese Garden2 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/5/2026Athens Park1 observed

Thick-billed Kingbird

Tyrannus crassirostris

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

3/5/2026Skyline Drive at Miramar Drive (Fullerton)2 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/2026Colorado Lagoon2 observed

Plumbeous Vireo

Vireo plumbeus

3/5/2026La Palma Central Park1 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/4/2026Earvin Magic Johnson Park1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

3/4/2026My Yard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

263/1/2026

Mallard

63/1/2026

Hooded Merganser

13/1/2026

Ruddy Duck

53/1/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/1/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

23/1/2026

Common Gallinule

13/1/2026

American Coot

1003/1/2026

California Gull

13/1/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

323/1/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

23/1/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

13/1/2026

Snowy Egret

13/1/2026

Great Blue Heron

73/1/2026

American White Pelican

23/1/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

33/1/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

23/1/2026

Black Phoebe

23/1/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Legg Lake for birding?
The best months to visit Legg Lake for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Legg Lake?
Notable species at Legg Lake include Canada Goose, Mallard, Hooded Merganser, Ruddy Duck, Eurasian Collared-Dove. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Legg Lake?
Birding at Legg Lake is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Legg Lake?
Legg Lake offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.