Desert birding habitat

Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club is a productive birding destination in California, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Ruddy Duck, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

4/18/2026Borrego Resort1 observed

Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

4/18/2026Anza-Borrego Desert SP--Visitor Center1 observed

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

4/18/2026Borrego Springs--Roadrunner Club/The Springs (private)2 observed

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

4/18/2026Shelter Valley--general area2 observed

Crissal Thrasher

Toxostoma crissale

4/16/2026Borrego Springs--WTP Settling Ponds1 observed

Townsend's Solitaire

Myadestes townsendi

4/14/2026Hot Springs Mountain1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

14/13/2026

American Coot

24/13/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

54/13/2026

Belted Kingfisher

14/13/2026

Western Kingbird

24/13/2026

House Finch

24/13/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

34/13/2026

Mourning Dove

14/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

14/11/2026

European Starling

14/11/2026

Savannah Sparrow

34/11/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

44/11/2026

Ruddy Duck

34/11/2026

White-winged Dove

34/11/2026

White-throated Swift

24/11/2026

Costa's Hummingbird

24/11/2026

Green Heron

14/11/2026

Great Egret

24/11/2026

Western Flycatcher

34/11/2026

Black Phoebe

14/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club for birding?
The best months to visit Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club?
Notable species at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club include Ruddy Duck, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, American Coot. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club?
Birding at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club?
Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.