San Diego Zoo Safari Park
California · Southwest
About This Location
San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 229 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Oak Titmouse
Baeolophus inornatus
Tricolored Blackbird
Agelaius tricolor
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Indigo Bunting
Passerina cyanea
Greater White-fronted Goose
Anser albifrons
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Pigeon Guillemot
Cepphus columba
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Allen's Hummingbird
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Western Flycatcher
American Crow
European Starling
House Sparrow
House Finch
Song Sparrow
Hooded Oriole
Brown-headed Cowbird
Northern Yellow Warbler
White-winged Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Great Egret
Common Raven
Canada Goose
Mallard
Mourning Dove
White-faced Ibis
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
- 2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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