Irvine Regional Park
California · Southwest
Easy
October-May
$3-$5 parking
Open daily, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (summer to 9 PM)
About This Location
Irvine Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 252 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Egyptian Goose, Mallard, and Indian Peafowl 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
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Zone-tailed Hawk
Buteo albonotatus
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Egyptian Goose
Mallard
Indian Peafowl
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Snowy Egret
Turkey Vulture
Cooper's Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Acorn Woodpecker
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Red-crowned Amazon
Black Phoebe
Common Raven
Oak Titmouse
Bushtit
White-breasted Nuthatch
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.
- 3
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
- Santiago Oaks Regional Park
- Peters Canyon Regional Park
- OC Zoo
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