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
Western Warbling Vireo
Vireo swainsoni
MacGillivray's Warbler
Geothlypis tolmiei
American Herring Gull
Larus smithsonianus
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Vaux's Swift
Chaetura vauxi
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
American Barn Owl
Tyto furcata
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Bald Eagle
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Wood Duck
Gadwall
Mallard
Redhead
Ruddy Duck
Ring-necked Pheasant
Mourning Dove
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Killdeer
Pied-billed Grebe
Clark's Grebe
White-faced Ibis
Great Egret
Red-tailed Hawk
Nuttall's Woodpecker
American Kestrel
Black Phoebe
Say's Phoebe
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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