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
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Eastern Phoebe
Sayornis phoebe
Pileated Woodpecker
Dryocopus pileatus
Tricolored Blackbird
Agelaius tricolor
Western Flycatcher
Empidonax difficilis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Cinnamon Teal
American Wigeon
American Avocet
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Common Raven
Horned Lark
Gadwall
Mallard
California Quail
Mourning Dove
Turkey Vulture
American Kestrel
Western Kingbird
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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