Mather Lake
California · Southwest
About This Location
Mather Lake is a productive birding destination in California, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Mallard 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
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
White-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Franklin's Gull
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mute Swan
Mallard
California Quail
Wild Turkey
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
White-tailed Kite
Cooper's Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Swainson's Hawk
American Barn Owl
Belted Kingfisher
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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