Polliwog Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
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

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

Baltimore Oriole

Icterus galbula

3/5/2026Doris Japanese Garden2 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/5/2026Athens Park1 observed

Thick-billed Kingbird

Tyrannus crassirostris

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

3/5/2026Madrona Marsh8 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/2026Colorado Lagoon2 observed

Red-throated Loon

Gavia stellata

3/4/2026Earvin Magic Johnson Park1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

3/4/2026My Yard1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

3/2/2026

American Wigeon

3/2/2026

Mallard

3/2/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

3/2/2026

American Coot

3/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

3/2/2026

Western Gull

3/2/2026

California Gull

3/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

43/2/2026

Snowy Egret

13/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/2/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Northern Flicker

13/2/2026

Mitred Parakeet

3/2/2026

Black Phoebe

3/2/2026

American Crow

3/2/2026

Bushtit

23/2/2026

Western Bluebird

33/2/2026

House Finch

3/2/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

63/2/2026

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.