Forest birding habitat

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

California Gnatcatcher

Polioptila californica

5/31/2026San Gabriel River Restoration Site1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/30/2026Los Angeles River--Hyperion Ave to Fletcher Dr.1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/30/2026Los Angeles River--Hyperion Ave to Fletcher Dr.1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/30/2026W Fork San Gabriel River--Hwy 39 to Cogswell Reservoir1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

5/29/2026Frank G. Bonelli RP/Puddingstone Reservoir and vicinity1 observed

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

Corthylio calendula

5/28/2026Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

5/27/2026Griffith Observatory2 observed

Calliope Hummingbird

Selasphorus calliope

5/27/2026Angeles NF--Devil's Canyon1 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/27/20265272 La Canada Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge US-CA 34.22158, -118.204351 observed

Hammond's Flycatcher

Empidonax hammondii

5/27/202614110 Tedford Drive East, Whittier, California, US (33.918, -118.031)1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

5/27/2026Hollywood Reservoir3 observed

Anna's Hummingbird x Selasphorus sp. (hybrid)

Calypte anna x Selasphorus sp.

5/26/20261201 Montecito Dr, Los Angeles US-CA 34.08812, -118.199261 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/26/2026Hollywood Reservoir1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

105/31/2026

Mallard

155/31/2026

Indian Peafowl

85/31/2026

Mourning Dove

25/31/2026

White-throated Swift

15/31/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

35/31/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

25/31/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

115/31/2026

Cooper's Hawk

25/31/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

25/31/2026

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

55/31/2026

Olive-sided Flycatcher

25/31/2026

Western Flycatcher

25/31/2026

Black Phoebe

25/31/2026

California Scrub-Jay

65/31/2026

Common Raven

45/31/2026

Violet-green Swallow

25/31/2026

Red-whiskered Bulbul

145/31/2026

Bushtit

45/31/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

15/31/2026

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.