Lake Casitas
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Lake Casitas is a productive birding destination in California, with 265 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Gadwall among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Poecile rufescens
American x Black Oystercatcher (hybrid)
Haematopus palliatus x bachmani
Pacific Wren
Troglodytes pacificus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Bald Eagle
Red-shouldered Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Cassin's Kingbird
California Scrub-Jay
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.