Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site

California · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site is a productive birding destination in California, with 202 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species 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

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026Del Valle Regional Park--Cedar Mountain Trail1 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/4/2026Brushy Peak Regional Park1 observed

Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

3/2/2026Los Vaqueros Reservoir--Walnut Trail and Staging Area1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/2/2026Del Valle Regional Park1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/2/2026Jersey Island1 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

2/27/2026Mt. Diablo SP--NE of Mt. Olympia1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

2/26/2026Tracy Fish Collection Facility11 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

2/25/2026Reuss Road1 observed

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 Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site for birding?
The best months to visit Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site?
Notable species at Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site include Common Loon, Bald Eagle, Double-crested Cormorant, Ring-billed Gull, Bufflehead. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site?
Birding at Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site?
Pre-Los Vaqueros Reservoir Study Site offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.