Emigrant Lake
Oregon · West
About This Location
Emigrant Lake is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 232 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard among many others. The diverse terrain supports both resident specialties and Pacific Flyway migrants throughout the year.
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
Lazuli Bunting
Passerina amoena
California Thrasher
Toxostoma redivivum
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
Calliope Hummingbird
Selasphorus calliope
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Killdeer
Double-crested Cormorant
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Acorn Woodpecker
California Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
White-crowned Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Wood Duck
Common Merganser
Ring-billed Gull
Tree Swallow
Lesser Goldfinch
Savannah Sparrow
California Quail
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
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Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
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Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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