Silver Lake Reservoir
California · Southwest
About This Location
Silver Lake Reservoir is a productive birding destination in California, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Eared Grebe, Common Raven, and Bewick's Wren 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
Common Loon
Gavia immer
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Greater Yellowlegs
Western Gull
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Common Raven
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Bewick's Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Scaly-breasted Munia
House Sparrow
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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