Washoe Lake State Park
Nevada · Southwest
About This Location
Washoe Lake State Park is a productive birding destination in Nevada, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Canada Goose, and Black-billed Magpie 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
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)
Setophaga coronata
Red-naped x Red-breasted Sapsucker (hybrid)
Sphyrapicus nuchalis x ruber
Black-throated Sparrow
Amphispiza bilineata
Short-billed Gull
Larus brachyrhynchus
Costa's Hummingbird
Calypte costae
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Lark Sparrow
Chondestes grammacus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
Killdeer
Semipalmated Plover
Willet
Clark's Grebe
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Savannah Sparrow
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Northern Pintail
Bufflehead
California Quail
American Coot
American Avocet
Double-crested Cormorant
White-faced Ibis
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.
Amenities
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