Lopez Lake
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lopez Lake is a productive birding destination in California, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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
American Redstart
Setophaga ruticilla
Virginia's Warbler
Leiothlypis virginiae
Royal Tern
Thalasseus maximus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)
Setophaga coronata
Sora
Porzana carolina
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Forster's Tern
Sterna forsteri
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
California Quail
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Western Flycatcher
Black Phoebe
Ash-throated Flycatcher
California Scrub-Jay
Cliff Swallow
Northern House Wren
European Starling
Lesser Goldfinch
California Towhee
Western Meadowlark
Turkey Vulture
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Hutton's Vireo
Western Warbling Vireo
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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