Lost Lake Rec Area

California · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lost Lake Rec Area is a productive birding destination in California, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye 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

Black-throated Sparrow

Amphispiza bilineata

3/5/2026Enterprise Trail1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

2/24/2026Roeding Park1 observed

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

2/23/2026Sycamore Island (restricted access)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

3/5/2026

Mallard

3/5/2026

Bufflehead

3/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

3/5/2026

Common Merganser

3/5/2026

California Quail

3/5/2026

Mourning Dove

3/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

3/5/2026

Lesser Yellowlegs

13/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

3/5/2026

Osprey

13/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Northern Flicker

3/5/2026

American Kestrel

3/5/2026

Peregrine Falcon

13/5/2026

California Scrub-Jay

3/5/2026

American Crow

3/5/2026

Tree Swallow

3/5/2026

Bushtit

3/5/2026

European Starling

3/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lost Lake Rec Area for birding?
The best months to visit Lost Lake Rec Area for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lost Lake Rec Area?
Notable species at Lost Lake Rec Area include Canada Goose, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Eurasian Collared-Dove. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lost Lake Rec Area?
Birding at Lost Lake Rec Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Lost Lake Rec Area?
Lost Lake Rec Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.