Silver Lake Reservoir
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
About This Location
Silver Lake Reservoir is a productive birding destination in California, with 210 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Eared Grebe, Common Raven, and Bewick's Wren 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
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Palm Warbler
Setophaga palmarum
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Thick-billed Kingbird
Tyrannus crassirostris
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Red-throated Loon
Gavia stellata
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eared Grebe
Common Raven
Bewick's Wren
Western Bluebird
House Finch
Canada Goose
American Wigeon
Mallard
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
White-throated Swift
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
California Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
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.