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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Magnificent Frigatebird

Fregata magnificens

7/18/20261709 S Cordova St, Alhambra US-CA 34.07478, -118.115341 observed

Northern Pygmy-Owl

Glaucidium gnoma

7/18/2026Angeles Crest Hwy--MP 55.441 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

7/18/2026La Canada Hummingbird Feeders2 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

7/17/2026Angeles NF--Little Santa Anita Cyn.4 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

7/15/2026Ralph B. Clark Regional Park, Buena Park1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/14/2026Peck Rd. Water Conservation Park2 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

7/14/2026Angeles Crest Hwy--MP 55.441 observed

California Gnatcatcher

Polioptila californica

7/12/2026Santa Fe Dam--Nature Center Area2 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

7/12/2026Los Angeles River--Sunnynook Bridge1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

57/18/2026

Mallard

507/18/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

207/18/2026

Snowy Egret

17/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/18/2026

Red-whiskered Bulbul

1007/18/2026

American Robin

507/18/2026

House Sparrow

107/18/2026

House Finch

507/18/2026

Indian Peafowl

17/18/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

17/18/2026

Yellow-chevroned Parakeet

17/18/2026

Western Flycatcher

17/18/2026

California Scrub-Jay

17/18/2026

Bushtit

87/18/2026

Bewick's Wren

17/18/2026

California Towhee

17/18/2026

Spotted Towhee

17/18/2026

Hooded Oriole

17/18/2026

Mourning Dove

17/16/2026

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.