Lake Henshaw
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Lake Henshaw is a productive birding destination in California, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Vermilion Flycatcher
Pyrocephalus rubinus
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Cinnamon Teal
American Wigeon
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Ruddy Duck
Wild Turkey
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Ring-billed Gull
Eared Grebe
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
American White Pelican
Turkey Vulture
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
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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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.