Urban Park birding habitat

Cattle Call Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Cattle Call Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

Loading map...

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

Lesser Goldfinch

Spinus psaltria

5/26/2026Imperial Irrigation District Wetland Project--Niland2 observed

Olive-sided Flycatcher

Contopus cooperi

5/26/2026Riverview Cemetery1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

5/25/2026New River--Carter Rd. and Fites Rd.3 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

5/21/2026Alamo River Wetlands Project--Shank Rd.1 observed

Least Sandpiper

Calidris minutilla

5/19/2026Salton Sea NWR--Unit 1 [no access north of observation platform] (CA Atlas - Westmorland West NW)1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/19/2026Salton Sea--W Bowles Rd. (west end)1 observed

Western Sandpiper

Calidris mauri

5/18/2026Salton Sea--Lack Rd. at Grubel Rd. seawall3 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/18/2026Salton Sea--Lack Rd. at Grubel Rd. seawall3 observed

Long-billed Curlew

Numenius americanus

5/18/2026Salton Sea--Lack Rd. at Grubel Rd. seawall1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

5/18/2026Salton Sea--W Bowles Rd. (west end)2 observed

Heermann's Gull

Larus heermanni

5/18/2026Salton Sea--W Bowles Rd. (west end)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Eurasian Collared-Dove

15/26/2026

White-winged Dove

35/26/2026

Mourning Dove

15/26/2026

American Kestrel

15/26/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

35/26/2026

Western Kingbird

25/26/2026

Verdin

35/26/2026

Northern Mockingbird

15/26/2026

House Finch

25/26/2026

Song Sparrow

15/26/2026

Abert's Towhee

15/26/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

25/26/2026

Common Yellowthroat

15/26/2026

Common Ground Dove

15/24/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

45/24/2026

White-faced Ibis

175/24/2026

Gila Woodpecker

15/24/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/24/2026

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher

25/24/2026

European Starling

65/24/2026

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 Cattle Call Park for birding?
The best months to visit Cattle Call Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Cattle Call Park?
Notable species at Cattle Call Park include Eurasian Collared-Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, Great Horned Owl. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cattle Call Park?
Birding at Cattle Call Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cattle Call Park?
Cattle Call Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.