Lake Cuyamaca
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Lake Cuyamaca is a productive birding destination in California, with 242 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Double-crested Cormorant among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
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
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Harris's Hawk
Parabuteo unicinctus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Common Raven
Western Bluebird
Brewer's Blackbird
American Coot
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
California Scrub-Jay
Cedar Waxwing
Dark-eyed Junco
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
American Crow
Great-tailed Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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.