Lake Hennessey
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Lake Hennessey is a productive birding destination in California, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Ring-necked Duck, and Ruddy Duck 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
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Swamp Sparrow
Melospiza georgiana
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Numenius hudsonicus
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Duck
Ruddy Duck
California Quail
Anna's Hummingbird
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
Hutton's Vireo
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.