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Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave

California · Southwest

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Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, sunrise to sunset

About This Location

Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave is a productive birding destination in California, with 289 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, and American Wigeon among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada GooseEgyptian GooseAmerican WigeonMallardMourning DoveEurasian Collared-DoveHouse FinchWestern GullBrown PelicanRed-tailed HawkAcorn WoodpeckerNuttall's Woodpecker

Live Bird Data

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

5/28/2026Los Angeles River--Sunnynook Bridge1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

5/27/2026Griffith Observatory2 observed

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

5/27/20265272 La Canada Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge US-CA 34.22158, -118.204351 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

5/27/2026Hollywood Reservoir3 observed

Anna's Hummingbird x Selasphorus sp. (hybrid)

Calypte anna x Selasphorus sp.

5/26/20261201 Montecito Dr, Los Angeles US-CA 34.08812, -118.199261 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/26/2026Hollywood Reservoir1 observed

Grace's Warbler

Setophaga graciae

5/25/2026Peter Strauss Ranch1 observed

Ovenbird

Seiurus aurocapilla

5/24/2026Descanso Gardens1 observed

Merlin

Falco columbarius

5/23/2026Ballona Freshwater Marsh1 observed

Cackling Goose (Aleutian)

Branta hutchinsii

5/22/2026Rancho Simi Community Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

25/28/2026

Mallard

45/28/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

25/28/2026

Mourning Dove

25/28/2026

White-throated Swift

25/28/2026

Killdeer

15/28/2026

Western Gull

15/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

25/28/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/28/2026

Western Flycatcher

15/28/2026

Black Phoebe

15/28/2026

Bell's Vireo

15/28/2026

American Crow

25/28/2026

Tree Swallow

25/28/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

45/28/2026

Barn Swallow

45/28/2026

Cliff Swallow

45/28/2026

Bushtit

35/28/2026

Wrentit

25/28/2026

Swinhoe's White-eye

15/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Amenities

Parking
Trails

Nearby Attractions

  • Lake Balboa Park
  • Woodley Park
  • Encino Reservoir

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave for birding?▼
The best months to visit Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave?▼
Notable species at Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave include Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, American Wigeon, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Eurasian Collared-Dove, House Finch, Western Gull, Brown Pelican, Red-tailed Hawk, Acorn Woodpecker, Nuttall's Woodpecker. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave?▼
Birding at Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
Is there an entrance fee at Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave?▼
There is no entrance fee at Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave. Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset.
What amenities are available at Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave?▼
Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.