Urban Park birding habitat

DeForest Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
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

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

5/27/2026Griffith Observatory2 observed

Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

5/27/2026Bolsa Chica--walkbridge/inner bay1 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

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/27/2026Atwater Village1 observed

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

5/27/2026Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Beach US-CA 33.69856, -118.046961 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

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

Anna's Hummingbird x Selasphorus sp. (hybrid)

Calypte anna x Selasphorus sp.

5/26/20261201 Montecito Dr, Los Angeles US-CA 34.08812, -118.199261 observed

Glossy x White-faced Ibis (hybrid)

Plegadis falcinellus x chihi

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

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/25/2026AES Redondo Wetland1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

5/25/2026Golden Shore Marine Reserve1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/25/2026Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

105/24/2026

Rock Pigeon

105/24/2026

Mourning Dove

15/24/2026

White-throated Swift

35/24/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

15/24/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

45/24/2026

Killdeer

25/24/2026

Western Gull

125/24/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/24/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/24/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/24/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/24/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

15/24/2026

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

45/24/2026

Black Phoebe

25/24/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

15/24/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

15/24/2026

American Crow

75/24/2026

Common Raven

45/24/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/24/2026

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 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.