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

Cedar Waxwing

Bombycilla cedrorum

6/1/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley1 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

6/1/2026stakeout Wood Stork, Chino Hills (2026)1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

6/1/2026Huntington Central Park--East1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

6/1/2026Huntington Central Park--East2 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

6/1/2026Huntington Central Park--East1 observed

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

6/1/2026stakeout Wood Stork, Chino Hills (2026)1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

5/31/2026Bolsa Chica--walkbridge/inner bay1 observed

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

5/31/2026IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine3 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/31/2026Wintersburg channel1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

5/31/2026stakeout Swainson's Hawk, Seal Beach (2019)2 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/31/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/31/2026Prado Regional Park1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

5/31/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Egyptian Goose

15/31/2026

Mallard

105/31/2026

California Quail

15/31/2026

Indian Peafowl

55/31/2026

Lesser Nighthawk

45/31/2026

Red-crowned Amazon

105/31/2026

Black Phoebe

15/31/2026

Common Raven

65/31/2026

Cliff Swallow

155/31/2026

California Towhee

15/31/2026

Northern Yellow Warbler

25/31/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

15/31/2026

European Starling

15/31/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

55/31/2026

Hooded Oriole

15/31/2026

Greater Roadrunner

15/31/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/31/2026

Wrentit

15/31/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/31/2026

Bewick's Wren

15/31/2026

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.