Birds of Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt is historically significant as the United States' first official wildlife refuge, designated in 1870, and has been listed as a National Historic Landmark since 1963, and on the National Register of Historic Places since 1966.
Contains profiles of 15 of the most common bird species that visit Lake Merritt
More than just a bird field guide, The Birds of Lake Merritt also includes a brief history of the lake and surrounding area
The unofficial center of Oakland, Lake Merritt attracts hundreds of visitors each day