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
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Fulvous Whistling-Duck
Dendrocygna bicolor
Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)
Calypte anna x costae
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Purple Finch (Western)
Haemorhous purpureus
Bullock's Oriole
Icterus bullockii
Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)
Colaptes auratus
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Green-tailed Towhee
Pipilo chlorurus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Ring-necked Pheasant
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Sora
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
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