Urban Park birding habitat

Apollo Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Apollo Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Muscovy Duck 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

5/30/202620538 Pine Canyon Rd, Lake Hughes US-CA (34.6921,-118.4916)1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

5/30/2026Piute Ponds (permit required) (CA Atlas - Rosamond Lake SW)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

5/30/2026Piute Ponds (permit required)1 observed

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

5/30/2026Piute Ponds (permit required)1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/30/2026Piute Ponds (permit required)1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

5/24/2026Piute Ponds (permit required)1 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

5/23/2026Piute Ponds (permit required) (CA Atlas - Rosamond Lake SW)1 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

5/23/2026Piute Ponds (permit required) (CA Atlas - Rosamond Lake CW)1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/20/2026Piute Ponds (permit required) (CA Atlas - Rosamond Lake SW)1 observed

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

5/20/2026Piute Ponds (permit required) (CA Atlas - Rosamond Lake CW)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

305/30/2026

Mallard

125/30/2026

Rock Pigeon

65/30/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

35/30/2026

Mourning Dove

25/30/2026

Ring-billed Gull

15/30/2026

Clark's Grebe

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/30/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

25/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

35/30/2026

Willow Flycatcher

15/30/2026

Black Phoebe

25/30/2026

Say's Phoebe

15/30/2026

Common Raven

65/30/2026

House Sparrow

75/30/2026

House Finch

45/30/2026

Bell's Sparrow

75/30/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

35/30/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

15/30/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Apollo Park for birding?
The best months to visit Apollo Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Apollo Park?
Notable species at Apollo Park include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Muscovy Duck, Wood Duck, Gadwall. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Apollo Park?
Birding at Apollo Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Apollo Park?
Apollo Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.