Urban Park birding habitat

El Dorado Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

El Dorado Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 246 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, and American Wigeon 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

Red-lored Amazon

Amazona autumnalis

5/28/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/28/2026Santa Ana River Trail, Orange US-CA 33.84068, -117.857343 observed

Red-crowned Amazon

Amazona viridigenalis

5/28/2026Upper Newport Bay2 observed

Pectoral Sandpiper

Calidris melanotos

5/27/2026Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve5 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

Little Blue Heron

Egretta caerulea

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

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

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/25/2026AES Redondo Wetland1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

865/28/2026

Egyptian Goose

65/28/2026

Mallard

45/28/2026

Mourning Dove

35/28/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

15/28/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

55/28/2026

Snowy Egret

15/28/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/28/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

25/28/2026

Black Phoebe

85/28/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

65/28/2026

Hutton's Vireo

15/28/2026

American Crow

45/28/2026

Tree Swallow

205/28/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

45/28/2026

Barn Swallow

65/28/2026

European Starling

25/28/2026

Western Bluebird

55/28/2026

American Robin

25/28/2026

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