Urban Park birding habitat

Polliwog Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Polliwog Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

5/30/2026Topanga State Park, Los Angeles US-CA 34.09331, -118.58747Eat1 observed

Brown Pelican (California)

Pelecanus occidentalis

5/29/2026Miramar Park, Torrance1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

5/29/202613786–13804 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey US-CA 33.97102, -118.445071 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/29/2026AES Redondo Wetland1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/29/2026AES Redondo Wetland1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/28/2026Los Angeles River--Sunnynook Bridge1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

5/27/2026Griffith Observatory2 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

5/27/2026San Gabriel River--Willow to 7th St.2 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/26/20264980 Stevely Ave, Lakewood US-CA 33.84820, -118.100851 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

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

5/25/2026Golden Shore Marine Reserve1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

White-throated Swift

25/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/27/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

15/27/2026

Western Wood-Pewee

15/27/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

35/27/2026

Swinhoe's White-eye

125/27/2026

Western Bluebird

35/27/2026

Pin-tailed Whydah

15/27/2026

Cooper's Hawk

15/26/2026

Common Raven

25/26/2026

Hooded Oriole

15/26/2026

Canada Goose

625/23/2026

Mallard

255/23/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

15/23/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

105/23/2026

Western Gull

185/23/2026

California Gull

15/23/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/23/2026

Brown Pelican

15/23/2026

Black Phoebe

55/23/2026

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 Polliwog Park for birding?
The best months to visit Polliwog Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Polliwog Park?
Notable species at Polliwog Park include Canada Goose, American Wigeon, Mallard, Allen's Hummingbird, American Coot. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Polliwog Park?
Birding at Polliwog Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Polliwog Park?
Polliwog Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.