Urban Park birding habitat

Guajome Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Guajome Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Eurasian Collared-Dove, and Mourning Dove 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

Oak Titmouse

Baeolophus inornatus

7/20/2026My yard1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

7/20/2026Carlsbad Blvd. and Manzano Cliff overlook1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/20/2026Mahr Reservoir1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

7/19/2026Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary (permission required)1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/17/2026Lake Wohlford1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

7/15/2026Guajome Regional Park1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

7/14/2026Dixon Lake1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

107/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

37/20/2026

Mourning Dove

47/20/2026

American Coot

57/20/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

57/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

67/20/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/20/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

47/20/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

27/20/2026

Black Phoebe

127/20/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

67/20/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/20/2026

Northern Mockingbird

37/20/2026

Western Bluebird

127/20/2026

Scaly-breasted Munia

127/20/2026

House Sparrow

27/20/2026

House Finch

167/20/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

47/20/2026

Song Sparrow

47/20/2026

California Towhee

27/20/2026

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