Summer Lake
Oregon · West
About This Location
Summer Lake is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 233 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Cackling Goose, and Canada Goose 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
Red-shouldered Hawk
Buteo lineatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
American Coot
Red-breasted Sapsucker
American Robin
Brewer's Blackbird
Sandhill Crane
American Avocet
Snowy Plover
Greater Yellowlegs
Franklin's Gull
American Kestrel
Red-winged Blackbird
Black-billed Magpie
Belted Kingfisher
Western Wood-Pewee
Pied-billed Grebe
Great Blue Heron
Western Kingbird
Cliff Swallow
American Goldfinch
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.
Amenities
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