Urban Park birding habitat

Prado Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Prado Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 254 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Muscovy Duck, and Cinnamon Teal 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Black Swift

Cypseloides niger

7/21/2026Claremont Wilderness Park3 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

7/21/2026Carbon Canyon Regional Park1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

7/20/2026Prado Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

17/20/2026

Mallard

87/20/2026

Ruddy Duck

17/20/2026

Indian Peafowl

27/20/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

17/20/2026

Mourning Dove

27/20/2026

Common Gallinule

57/20/2026

American Coot

17/20/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

37/20/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

57/20/2026

Western Grebe

57/20/2026

Clark's Grebe

57/20/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

77/20/2026

Green Heron

27/20/2026

Great Egret

17/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

37/20/2026

American White Pelican

17/20/2026

Turkey Vulture

77/20/2026

Cooper's Hawk

17/20/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/20/2026

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 Prado Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Prado Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Prado Regional Park?
Notable species at Prado Regional Park include Canada Goose, Muscovy Duck, Cinnamon Teal, Mallard, Green-winged Teal. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Prado Regional Park?
Birding at Prado Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Prado Regional Park?
Prado Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.