Summer Lake Wildlife Area
Oregon · West
About This Location
Summer Lake Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in Oregon, with 284 species recorded on eBird. This lake and wetland habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, and Tundra Swan 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
Song Sparrow (montana/merrilli)
Melospiza melodia
Savannah Sparrow (Savannah)
Passerculus sandwichensis
Red-breasted Merganser
Mergus serrator
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Mallard
American Coot
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Double-crested Cormorant
Red-tailed Hawk
American Barn Owl
Western Warbling Vireo
Loggerhead Shrike
Tree Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Song Sparrow
Wilson's Warbler
Canada Goose
Trumpeter Swan
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
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
Early mornings provide the best light and bird activity along the coast.
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