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Hahamongna Watershed Park

California · Southwest

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Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

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

Mourning DoveTurkey VultureAcorn WoodpeckerCalifornia Scrub-JayAmerican CrowEurasian Collared-DoveHouse FinchDark-eyed JuncoCalifornia TowheeRed-tailed HawkNuttall's WoodpeckerNorthern Flicker

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Booted Eagle

Hieraaetus pennatus

5/28/2026Eagle sighting 0528261 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/28/2026Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/28/2026Los Angeles River--Sunnynook Bridge1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

5/27/2026Griffith Observatory2 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/27/20265272 La Canada Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge US-CA 34.22158, -118.204351 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

5/27/2026Hollywood Reservoir3 observed

Anna's Hummingbird x Selasphorus sp. (hybrid)

Calypte anna x Selasphorus sp.

5/26/20261201 Montecito Dr, Los Angeles US-CA 34.08812, -118.199261 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/26/2026Hollywood Reservoir1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/25/2026W Fork San Gabriel River--Hwy 39 to Cogswell Reservoir1 observed

Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)

Anser caerulescens x rossii

5/24/2026Santa Fe Dam Rec. Area1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

5/24/2026Descanso Gardens1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/23/2026W Fork San Gabriel River--Hwy 39 to Cogswell Reservoir1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

35/28/2026

Mallard

505/28/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

45/28/2026

Mourning Dove

85/28/2026

White-throated Swift

45/28/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

15/28/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

25/28/2026

American Coot

15/28/2026

Killdeer

15/28/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

25/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/28/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/28/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

35/28/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

125/28/2026

Downy Woodpecker

15/28/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

55/28/2026

Red-crowned Amazon

95/28/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

15/28/2026

Black Phoebe

65/28/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Amenities

Parking
Restrooms
Trails

Nearby Attractions

  • Eaton Canyon Nature Area
  • JPL hiking trails
  • Descanso Gardens

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Bird Identification: The Four Keys

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hahamongna Watershed Park for birding?▼
The best months to visit Hahamongna Watershed Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Hahamongna Watershed Park?▼
Notable species at Hahamongna Watershed Park include Mourning Dove, Turkey Vulture, Acorn Woodpecker, California Scrub-Jay, American Crow, Eurasian Collared-Dove, House Finch, Dark-eyed Junco, California Towhee, Red-tailed Hawk, Nuttall's Woodpecker, Northern Flicker. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hahamongna Watershed Park?▼
Birding at Hahamongna Watershed Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Hahamongna Watershed Park?▼
There is no entrance fee at Hahamongna Watershed Park. Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
What amenities are available at Hahamongna Watershed Park?▼
Hahamongna Watershed Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.