South Coast Botanic Garden
California · Southwest
About This Location
South Coast Botanic Garden is a productive birding destination in California, with 237 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Allen's Hummingbird, and Red-shouldered Hawk among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Brown Pelican
Pelecanus occidentalis
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
American Wigeon
Mareca americana
Northern Pintail
Anas acuta
California Gnatcatcher
Polioptila californica
Surfbird
Calidris virgata
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Pacific Loon
Gavia pacifica
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Song Sparrow (heermanni Group)
Melospiza melodia
Bufflehead
Bucephala albeola
Mitred Parakeet
Psittacara mitratus
Mexican Duck
Anas diazi
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Allen's Hummingbird
Mitred Parakeet
Swinhoe's White-eye
Lesser Goldfinch
Dark-eyed Junco
California Towhee
Spotted Towhee
Hooded Oriole
Orange-crowned Warbler
Northern Yellow Warbler
Birding Tips
- 1
Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.
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Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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