Glen Helen Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Glen Helen Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Mallard 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

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026Glen Helen Regional Park (CA Atlas - Devore NE)1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/2026UC Riverside Botanic Gardens2 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/5/2026Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park1 observed

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

3/5/2026Sugarloaf Mountain (Riverside)1 observed

California Gnatcatcher

Polioptila californica

3/4/2026Santa Ana River wash (Opal Avenue)2 observed

Purple Finch (Western)

Haemorhous purpureus

3/4/2026San Timoteo Creek (SBE Co.)2 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

3/4/2026San Timoteo Creek (SBE Co.)1 observed

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/4/2026San Timoteo Creek (SBE Co.)1 observed

Verdin

Auriparus flaviceps

3/4/2026San Timoteo Creek (SBE Co.)1 observed

Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

3/2/2026Zanja & Orange Blossom Trails (Grove St to Wabash Ave)1 observed

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

3/2/2026San Antonio Heights Backyard1 observed

Lilac-crowned Amazon

Amazona finschi

3/2/2026San Antonio Heights Backyard8 observed

Hutton's Vireo

Vireo huttoni

3/1/2026Santa Ana River Wildlife Management Area, Jurupa Valley US-CA 33.97416, -117.518011 observed

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

3/1/2026Santa Ana River Wildlife Management Area, Jurupa Valley US-CA 33.97416, -117.518011 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

112/26/2026

Northern Shoveler

52/26/2026

Mallard

22/26/2026

Ruddy Duck

32/26/2026

White-throated Swift

72/26/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

12/26/2026

American Coot

172/26/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

22/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

422/26/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

12/26/2026

Great Egret

12/26/2026

Great Blue Heron

22/26/2026

American White Pelican

32/26/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

22/26/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

22/26/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

72/26/2026

Downy Woodpecker

12/26/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

32/26/2026

Northern Flicker

22/26/2026

American Kestrel

12/26/2026

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