Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area

California · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area is a productive birding destination in California, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts California Quail, Mourning Dove, and White-throated Swift 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

Western Kingbird

Tyrannus verticalis

3/6/2026El Cariso Golf Course, Los Angeles US-CA 34.31373, -118.410262 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/5/2026Doris Japanese Garden2 observed

Thick-billed Kingbird

Tyrannus crassirostris

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

3/3/2026UC Los Angeles--William Andrews Clark Memorial Library1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

California Quail

82/22/2026

Mourning Dove

32/22/2026

White-throated Swift

12/22/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

42/22/2026

Killdeer

52/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

12/22/2026

Great Egret

12/22/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

62/22/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

12/22/2026

Northern Flicker

12/22/2026

Black Phoebe

22/22/2026

California Scrub-Jay

12/22/2026

Common Raven

652/22/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

12/22/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

12/22/2026

Northern Mockingbird

62/22/2026

Western Bluebird

92/22/2026

House Finch

142/22/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

92/22/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

92/22/2026

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 Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area for birding?
The best months to visit Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area?
Notable species at Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area include California Quail, Mourning Dove, White-throated Swift, Anna's Hummingbird, Killdeer. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area?
Birding at Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area?
Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.