Irvine Regional Park

California · Southwest

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

$3-$5 parking

Hours

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

Egyptian Goose Mallard Indian Peafowl Anna's Hummingbird Allen's Hummingbird Cooper's Hawk Mourning Dove Swinhoe's White-eye Northern Mockingbird House Finch Yellow-rumped Warbler American Crow

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

7/20/2026IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary1 observed

Canvasback

Aythya valisineria

7/20/2026Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

7/20/2026Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

7/20/2026Prado Regional Park1 observed

Mitred Parakeet

Psittacara mitratus

7/20/2026Santa Ana River--Adams Ave. to Gisler Ave.2 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

7/20/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley1 observed

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea

7/20/2026Newport Coast Drive above Marriott1 observed

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

7/20/2026Talbert Regional Park (North)1 observed

Western x Clark's Grebe (hybrid)

Aechmophorus occidentalis x clarkii

7/20/2026IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

7/19/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley1 observed

Lucy's Warbler

Leiothlypis luciae

7/19/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/19/2026Carbon Canyon Regional Park1 observed

Northern Pintail

Anas acuta

7/19/2026Bolsa Chica--walkbridge/inner bay1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/20/2026

Cooper's Hawk

27/20/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/20/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

27/20/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Red-crowned Amazon

47/20/2026

Black Phoebe

17/20/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/20/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

17/20/2026

California Scrub-Jay

17/20/2026

American Crow

27/20/2026

Common Raven

57/20/2026

Barn Swallow

17/20/2026

Cliff Swallow

207/20/2026

Bushtit

107/20/2026

Wrentit

27/20/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

107/20/2026

California Gnatcatcher

17/20/2026

Bewick's Wren

17/20/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
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

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Irvine Regional Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Irvine Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Irvine Regional Park?▼

Notable species at Irvine Regional Park include Egyptian Goose, Mallard, Indian Peafowl, Anna's Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird, Cooper's Hawk, Mourning Dove, Swinhoe's White-eye, Northern Mockingbird, House Finch, Yellow-rumped Warbler, American Crow. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Irvine Regional Park?▼

Birding at Irvine Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

Is there an entrance fee at Irvine Regional Park?▼

The entrance fee at Irvine Regional Park is $3-$5 parking. Hours: Open daily, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (summer to 9 PM).

What amenities are available at Irvine Regional Park?▼

Irvine Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.