Canyon birding habitat

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
CanyonUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Carbon Canyon Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This canyon and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, and Mallard 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

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/27/2026Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

5/27/2026stakeout Swainson's Hawk, Seal Beach (2019)1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

5/27/2026San Gabriel River--Willow to 7th St.2 observed

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

5/27/202614110 Tedford Drive East, Whittier, California, US (33.918, -118.031)1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

5/27/2026UC South Coast Research Extension Center // Harvest Solutions Farm1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

5/27/2026Carbon Canyon Regional Park1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/26/20264980 Stevely Ave, Lakewood US-CA 33.84820, -118.100851 observed

White-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia leucophrys

5/26/2026La Colina Bonita1 observed

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

5/26/2026Prado Regional Park1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

5/25/2026stakeout Wood Stork, Chino Hills (2026)1 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

5/25/2026Huntington Central Park--East1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/25/2026Centennial Park (Santa Ana)1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

5/25/2026Hickory Creek/Strickling/Eucalyptus/Hollow Run Parks2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

325/27/2026

Egyptian Goose

35/27/2026

Mallard

75/27/2026

California Quail

65/27/2026

Mourning Dove

55/27/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

15/27/2026

American Coot

15/27/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/27/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/27/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

25/27/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

15/27/2026

Western Flycatcher

25/27/2026

Black Phoebe

35/27/2026

Bell's Vireo

15/27/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

15/27/2026

American Crow

55/27/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/27/2026

Barn Swallow

65/27/2026

Bushtit

65/27/2026

Wrentit

15/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for echoing calls of Canyon Wren and other canyon specialties.

  2. 2

    Check rocky ledges and cliff faces for nesting raptors.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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