Laguna Grande Park
California · Southwest
Easy
October-May
Free
Open daily, dawn to dusk
About This Location
Laguna Grande Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 268 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ruddy Duck 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
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Ringed Plover
Charadrius hiaticula
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Yellow-throated Warbler
Setophaga dominica
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Cynanthus latirostris
Bell's Sparrow
Artemisiospiza belli
Common Raven
Corvus corax
Mountain Bluebird
Sialia currucoides
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Yellow-throated Warbler (albilora)
Setophaga dominica
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
California Scrub-Jay
Tree Swallow
Barn Swallow
European Starling
Northern Mockingbird
Cedar Waxwing
House Sparrow
House Finch
White-crowned Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Yellow-rumped Warbler
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
Nearby Attractions
- Elkhorn Slough Reserve
- Point Lobos SNR
- Monterey Bay Aquarium