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

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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

White-crowned Sparrow (Dark-lored)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/15/2026Sonny Bono Salton Sea NWR--Rock Hill Trail1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

4/15/2026Salton Sea NWR--Unit 1 [no access north of observation platform] (CA Atlas - Westmorland West NW)5 observed

Solitary Sandpiper

Tringa solitaria

4/14/2026Salton Sea--W Bowles Rd. (west end)1 observed

Red-necked Phalarope

Phalaropus lobatus

4/14/2026Salton Sea--Lack Rd. at Grubel Rd. seawall10 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

4/14/2026Salton Sea--Obsidian Butte2 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (oriantha)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

4/14/2026Riverview Cemetery1 observed

Western Wood-Pewee

Contopus sordidulus

4/14/2026Riverview Cemetery1 observed

Plumbeous Vireo

Vireo plumbeus

4/14/2026Evergreen Cemetery (IMP Co.)1 observed

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

4/14/2026Rio Bend RV Park and Golf Course3 observed

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla

4/14/2026Rio Bend RV Park and Golf Course1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Oregon)

Junco hyemalis

4/14/2026Rio Bend RV Park and Golf Course1 observed

Pacific Loon

Gavia pacifica

4/14/2026Fig Lagoon1 observed

Purple Martin

Progne subis

4/14/2026Fig Lagoon1 observed

White-throated Swift

Aeronautes saxatalis

4/13/2026Niland--International Rd.1 observed

Vaux's Swift

Chaetura vauxi

4/13/2026Niland--International Rd.18 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bullock's Oriole

24/17/2026

Orange-crowned Warbler

24/17/2026

Nashville Warbler

64/17/2026

Hermit Warbler

14/17/2026

Wilson's Warbler

34/17/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

84/16/2026

Inca Dove

14/16/2026

White-winged Dove

44/16/2026

Mourning Dove

34/16/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

34/16/2026

Costa's Hummingbird

14/16/2026

Calliope Hummingbird

14/16/2026

Green Heron

14/16/2026

Great Horned Owl

14/16/2026

American Kestrel

24/16/2026

Black Phoebe

14/16/2026

Say's Phoebe

14/16/2026

Western Kingbird

14/16/2026

Western Warbling Vireo

14/16/2026

Common Raven

14/16/2026

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.