Mono Lake - Rush Creek Delta
California · Southwest
About This Location
Mono Lake - Rush Creek Delta is a productive birding destination in California, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, 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
Cassin's Vireo
Vireo cassinii
Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Merlin
Falco columbarius
White-tailed Ptarmigan
Lagopus leucura
Swainson's Thrush
Catharus ustulatus
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Western Bluebird
Sialia mexicana
Purple Finch
Haemorhous purpureus
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
American Avocet
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
California Gull
Osprey
Black Phoebe
Violet-green Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Sage Thrasher
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Savannah Sparrow
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
Mourning Dove
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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