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
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Gambel's Quail
Callipepla gambelii
Verdin
Auriparus flaviceps
Common Goldeneye
Bucephala clangula
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Double-crested Cormorant
Black-crowned Night Heron
Green Heron
Turkey Vulture
Osprey
Yellow-chevroned Parakeet
Black Phoebe
Vermilion Flycatcher
Bell's Vireo
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Bushtit
Bewick's Wren
Scaly-breasted Munia
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
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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