Los Angeles River - Frogtown
California · Southwest
About This Location
Los Angeles River - Frogtown is a productive birding destination in California, with 205 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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
Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Curve-billed Thrasher
Toxostoma curvirostre
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Snow x Ross's Goose (hybrid)
Anser caerulescens x rossii
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Red-tailed Hawk
Black Phoebe
Cassin's Kingbird
American Crow
Common Raven
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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