Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

California · Southwest

Habitat
ForestUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is a productive birding destination in California, with 222 species recorded on eBird. This forest and urban park habitat attracts Canada 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

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lesser Black-backed Gull

Larus fuscus

3/6/2026Lambert Park1 observed

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus

3/6/2026Big Santa Anita Canyon, Sturtevant Falls Area, Mt Wilson NE Atlas Block1 observed

Hairy Woodpecker (Rocky Mts.)

Leuconotopicus villosus

3/6/2026Angeles NF--Cloudburst Summit1 observed

Thick-billed Kingbird

Tyrannus crassirostris

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Painted Redstart

Myioborus pictus

3/3/2026San Dimas Canyon Park1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

3/3/2026UC Los Angeles--William Andrews Clark Memorial Library1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

153/5/2026

Mallard

33/5/2026

Indian Peafowl

133/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

33/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/5/2026

Black Phoebe

33/5/2026

California Scrub-Jay

13/5/2026

Common Raven

73/5/2026

Red-whiskered Bulbul

173/5/2026

Bushtit

23/5/2026

Bewick's Wren

33/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

33/5/2026

Western Bluebird

33/5/2026

House Finch

53/5/2026

California Towhee

83/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

33/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

23/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Listen for vocalizations to locate canopy-dwelling warblers and vireos.

  2. 2

    Check forest edges and clearings for flycatchers and thrushes.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden for birding?
The best months to visit Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden?
Notable species at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden include Canada Goose, Mallard, Indian Peafowl, Mourning Dove, Allen's Hummingbird. The area supports forest, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden?
Birding at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden?
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.