Stafford Lake County Park
California · Southwest
About This Location
Stafford Lake County Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, 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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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
California Scrub-Jay
Aphelocoma californica
Wrentit
Chamaea fasciata
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Clay-colored Sparrow
Spizella pallida
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Tennessee Warbler
Leiothlypis peregrina
Blackpoll Warbler
Setophaga striata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Common Raven
Tree Swallow
White-breasted Nuthatch
Western Bluebird
American Robin
House Finch
Red-winged Blackbird
Brown-headed Cowbird
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
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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