Lake Piru
California · Southwest
About This Location
Lake Piru is a productive birding destination in California, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts California Quail, Anna's Hummingbird, and American Coot 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
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Rough-legged Hawk
Buteo lagopus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Western Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
California Condor
Turkey Vulture
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Nuttall's Woodpecker
American Kestrel
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.
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