IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, 7 AM - 4 PM
About This Location
IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine is a productive birding destination in California, with 334 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, and Blue-winged Teal 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
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Pine Warbler
Setophaga pinus
Oak Titmouse
Baeolophus inornatus
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Plumbeous Vireo
Vireo plumbeus
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
American Avocet
Ring-billed Gull
Clark's Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Upper Newport Bay