Lake Shastina
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Lake Shastina is a productive birding destination in California, with 247 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Ring-necked 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
Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
American Bittern
Botaurus lentiginosus
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Ring-necked Duck
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Ring-billed Gull
California Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
American White Pelican
Bald Eagle
Red-tailed Hawk
Hairy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Steller's Jay
California Scrub-Jay
Common Raven
Mountain Chickadee
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.