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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Long-tailed Duck
Clangula hyemalis
American Avocet
Recurvirostra americana
Black-footed Albatross
Phoebastria nigripes
Black Storm-Petrel
Hydrobates melania
Common Gallinule
Gallinula galeata
Green-winged Teal
Anas crecca
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Osprey
Peregrine Falcon
Canada Goose
Anna's Hummingbird
Least Sandpiper
Western Gull
California Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Downy Woodpecker
Black Phoebe
American Crow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Great-tailed Grackle
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Caspian Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
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
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