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

5/30/2026Scissors Crossing area1 observed

Brown-crested Flycatcher

Myiarchus tyrannulus

5/30/2026Scissors Crossing area1 observed

Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

5/29/2026Borrego Springs--Resort and Country Club1 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

5/29/2026Scissors Crossing area2 observed

Band-tailed Pigeon

Patagioenas fasciata

5/29/2026Scissors Crossing area2 observed

Harris's Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

5/25/2026Shelter Valley--general area (CA Atlas Earthquake Valley CE)1 observed

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

5/24/2026Borrego Springs--Resort and Country Club1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Gambel's Quail

15/29/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/24/2026

California Quail

15/24/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

25/24/2026

White-winged Dove

45/24/2026

Costa's Hummingbird

35/24/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/24/2026

Black Phoebe

25/24/2026

Say's Phoebe

35/24/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

55/24/2026

Common Raven

35/24/2026

European Starling

25/24/2026

Northern Mockingbird

25/24/2026

House Sparrow

65/24/2026

House Finch

65/24/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

35/24/2026

Tricolored Blackbird

15/24/2026

Brown-headed Cowbird

15/24/2026

Ruddy Duck

25/24/2026

Common Ground Dove

15/24/2026

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.