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
Bar-tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Bald Eagle
American Kestrel
Black-billed Magpie
Red-winged Blackbird
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
California Quail
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Wilson's Phalarope
Spotted Sandpiper
Willet
Franklin's Gull
Ring-billed Gull
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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