Lake birding habitat

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B

California · Southwest

Habitat
LakeWetland
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B is a productive birding destination in California, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Juniper Titmouse

Baeolophus ridgwayi

7/17/2026Willow Valley Road3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Western Kingbird

17/17/2026

American Kestrel

17/16/2026

Rock Wren

27/16/2026

Western Meadowlark

17/16/2026

Mourning Dove

47/9/2026

Common Nighthawk

27/9/2026

Canyon Wren

37/9/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

17/9/2026

Canada Goose

77/9/2026

Gadwall

27/9/2026

Lesser Scaup

27/9/2026

Ruddy Duck

707/9/2026

Ring-necked Pheasant

87/9/2026

Killdeer

27/9/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

17/9/2026

Ring-billed Gull

17/9/2026

California Gull

37/9/2026

Forster's Tern

17/9/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/9/2026

Eared Grebe

557/9/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B for birding?
The best months to visit Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B?
Notable species at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake, wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B?
Birding at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B?
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Auto Tour and Sump 1B offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Auto Tour Route.