Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
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
Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
American White Pelican
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Thick-billed Kingbird
Tyrannus crassirostris
Summer Tanager
Piranga rubra
Black-throated Green Warbler
Setophaga virens
Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Egyptian Goose
Cinnamon Teal
American Wigeon
Mallard
Hooded Merganser
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Pied-billed Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Osprey
Red-tailed Hawk
Belted Kingfisher
Acorn Woodpecker
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Birding Tips
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Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
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Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Lake Balboa Park
- Woodley Park
- Encino Reservoir
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