DeForest Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

DeForest Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 215 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Mourning Dove, and Anna's Hummingbird 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

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/5/2026Doris Japanese Garden2 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/5/2026Athens Park1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/5/2026Haster Basin Recreation Area, Garden Grove1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

3/5/2026Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve1 observed

Tricolored Heron

Egretta tricolor

3/5/2026Bolsa Chica--walkbridge/inner bay1 observed

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

3/5/2026Skyline Drive at Miramar Drive (Fullerton)2 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/5/2026Craig Regional Park, Fullerton1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds1 observed

Northern Waterthrush

Parkesia noveboracensis

3/5/2026Bartlett Park, Huntington Beach1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/5/2026Madrona Marsh8 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/2026Colorado Lagoon2 observed

Plumbeous Vireo

Vireo plumbeus

3/5/2026La Palma Central Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

33/2/2026

Mourning Dove

23/2/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/2/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

33/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

43/2/2026

Western Gull

33/2/2026

California Gull

123/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/2/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

23/2/2026

Peregrine Falcon

13/2/2026

Black Phoebe

43/2/2026

American Crow

23/2/2026

Common Raven

23/2/2026

Bushtit

113/2/2026

Swinhoe's White-eye

33/2/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

13/2/2026

Northern House Wren

33/2/2026

European Starling

13/2/2026

House Sparrow

63/2/2026

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