Laguna Niguel Regional Park
California · Southwest
About This Location
Laguna Niguel Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 249 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, and Mallard 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
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Mitred Parakeet
Psittacara mitratus
Short-billed Dowitcher
Limnodromus griseus
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
Polioptila caerulea
Band-tailed Pigeon
Patagioenas fasciata
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodias
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Black Turnstone
Arenaria melanocephala
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Hutton's Vireo
Vireo huttoni
Common Poorwill
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Killdeer
Caspian Tern
Pied-billed Grebe
Clark's Grebe
Neotropic Cormorant
Green Heron
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Black Phoebe
Cassin's Kingbird
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Western Bluebird
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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