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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

7/21/2026IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary (CA Atlas - Tustin CW)1 observed

Mitred Parakeet

Psittacara mitratus

7/21/2026Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach US-CA (33.6184,-117.9296)2 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/21/2026Carbon Canyon Regional Park1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

7/21/2026William R Mason Regional Park, Irvine3 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/21/2026William R Mason Regional Park, Irvine1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/20/2026San Gabriel River--Willow to 7th St.1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/20/2026IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

7/20/2026Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

7/20/2026IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

7/20/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley1 observed

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

7/20/2026Talbert Regional Park (North)1 observed

Western x Clark's Grebe (hybrid)

Aechmophorus occidentalis x clarkii

7/20/2026IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary1 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

7/20/2026UC Irvine--Ecological Preserve1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

7/19/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

507/21/2026

Egyptian Goose

27/21/2026

Mourning Dove

57/21/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

27/21/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

37/21/2026

Osprey

17/21/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/21/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

37/21/2026

Black Phoebe

87/21/2026

Vermilion Flycatcher

97/21/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

17/21/2026

American Crow

17/21/2026

Tree Swallow

57/21/2026

Barn Swallow

107/21/2026

Bushtit

27/21/2026

Swinhoe's White-eye

37/21/2026

Western Bluebird

87/21/2026

American Robin

27/21/2026

House Sparrow

17/21/2026

House Finch

407/21/2026

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.