Hahamongna Watershed Park
California · Southwest
Easy
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Hahamongna Watershed Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, and Acorn Woodpecker 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
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri
Lewis's Woodpecker
Melanerpes lewis
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Ash-throated Flycatcher
Oak Titmouse
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
California Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Hooded Oriole
Mourning Dove
Greater Roadrunner
Anna's Hummingbird
Cassin's Kingbird
California Scrub-Jay
Bushtit
Bewick's Wren
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Eaton Canyon Nature Area
- JPL hiking trails
- Descanso Gardens
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