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

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

7/12/2026Shoreline Aquatic Park2 observed

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

7/12/2026Wrigley Greenbelt .31st And San Francisco Ave Long Beach, California, US (33.813, -118.204)1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

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

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

7/10/2026San Gabriel River--Willow to 7th St.1 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

7/8/2026AES Redondo Wetland1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

7/5/2026Village Green1 observed

California Gnatcatcher

Polioptila californica

7/4/2026Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook2 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

7/4/2026Ballona Freshwater Marsh2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

667/9/2026

Mallard

367/9/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

57/9/2026

Western Gull

47/9/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/9/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

27/9/2026

Snowy Egret

17/9/2026

Green Heron

17/9/2026

Black Phoebe

47/9/2026

Western Kingbird

17/9/2026

American Crow

167/9/2026

Swinhoe's White-eye

67/9/2026

Western Bluebird

47/9/2026

House Sparrow

57/9/2026

House Finch

107/9/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

87/9/2026

Neotropic Cormorant

17/6/2026

Bushtit

27/3/2026

Hooded Oriole

17/3/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

16/30/2026

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.