Urban Park birding habitat

Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region is a productive birding destination in California, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts White-throated Swift, Red-tailed Hawk, and Northern Flicker 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

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

7/9/2026Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego US-CA (32.6696,-117.2444)2 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

7/9/2026Lindo Lake1 observed

Dickcissel

Spiza americana

7/9/2026San Elijo Lagoon--west1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

7/9/2026San Antonio Ave, San Diego US-CA 32.70867, -117.237201 observed

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

7/8/2026Lake Murray--southeast side1 observed

Ridgway's Rail

Rallus obsoletus

7/8/2026San Dieguito Sports Fields & Riparian1 observed

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

7/8/20261502 Palm Avenue, San Diego 32.58358, -117.102941 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

7/8/2026San Diego Bay NWR--SoCal Saltworks (restricted access)1 observed

Cackling Goose (Aleutian)

Branta hutchinsii

7/7/2026Lindo Lake1 observed

Oak Titmouse

Baeolophus inornatus

7/6/2026Los Penasquitos Canyon Preserve--east2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

127/7/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

27/7/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

27/7/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

17/7/2026

Turkey Vulture

17/7/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/7/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

37/7/2026

Downy Woodpecker

17/7/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

47/7/2026

Western Flycatcher

17/7/2026

Black Phoebe

57/7/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

37/7/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

17/7/2026

California Scrub-Jay

37/7/2026

American Crow

57/7/2026

Common Raven

37/7/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

17/7/2026

Bushtit

87/7/2026

Wrentit

57/7/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/7/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region for birding?
The best months to visit Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region?
Notable species at Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region include White-throated Swift, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Flicker, Tree Swallow, Violet-green Swallow. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region?
Birding at Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region?
Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.