Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site
California · Southwest
About This Location
Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site is a productive birding destination in California, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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
White-crowned Sparrow (Gambel's)
Zonotrichia leucophrys
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Hammond's Flycatcher
Empidonax hammondii
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Least Bittern
Botaurus exilis
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Band-tailed Pigeon (Northern)
Patagioenas fasciata
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Indian Peafowl
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Killdeer
Red-tailed Hawk
Say's Phoebe
Western Kingbird
Common Raven
Northern Mockingbird
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Canada Goose
Belted Kingfisher
Turkey Vulture
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Brewer's Blackbird
Anna's Hummingbird
Golden Eagle
Cooper's Hawk
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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