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
Baltimore Oriole
Icterus galbula
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus varius
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Larus fuscus
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Mourning Dove
Allen's Hummingbird
Red-shouldered Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
American Crow
Common Raven
Northern House Wren
American Robin
Orange-crowned Warbler
Yellow-rumped 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.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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