San Jacinto Wildlife Area
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
San Jacinto Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in California, with 317 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Fulvous Whistling-Duck, 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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Notable Species
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
Belted Kingfisher
Megaceryle alcyon
Mountain Chickadee
Poecile gambeli
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
Ring-necked Duck
Aythya collaris
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Ladder-backed Woodpecker
Dryobates scalaris
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Northern Pygmy-Owl
Glaucidium gnoma
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ruddy Duck
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Long-billed Curlew
Long-billed Dowitcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Lake Perris State Recreation Area
- San Jacinto Mountains
- Diamond Valley Lake
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