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Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)

California · Southwest

Habitat
River/RiparianUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

Free

Hours

Open daily, dawn to dusk

About This Location

Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch) is a productive birding destination in California, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian and urban park habitat attracts Anna's Hummingbird, White-tailed Kite, and Red-tailed Hawk 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Mexican Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus arizonae

7/11/2026San Diego Mesa College1 observed

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

7/11/2026Tijuana River Valley--Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)1 observed

Inca Dove

Columbina inca

7/11/2026Tijuana River Valley--Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

7/11/2026Famosa Slough1 observed

Mississippi Kite

Ictinia mississippiensis

7/11/2026Tijuana River Valley--Community Gardens1 observed

Oak Titmouse

Baeolophus inornatus

7/10/2026Eucalyptus County Park2 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

7/10/2026Tijuana River Valley--Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)1 observed

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

7/10/20261504 Palm Avenue, San Diego, California, US (32.584, -117.102)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Ground Dove

17/11/2026

Mourning Dove

37/11/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

17/11/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

37/11/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/11/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/11/2026

Western Flycatcher

17/11/2026

Black Phoebe

17/11/2026

Bell's Vireo

17/11/2026

Hutton's Vireo

17/11/2026

American Crow

17/11/2026

Bushtit

327/11/2026

Wrentit

27/11/2026

Swinhoe's White-eye

47/11/2026

Scaly-breasted Munia

57/11/2026

House Finch

237/11/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

307/11/2026

Song Sparrow

27/11/2026

California Towhee

17/11/2026

Spotted Towhee

27/11/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.

  2. 2

    Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Arrive early in the morning for peak bird activity and to secure parking at popular viewing areas.

  5. 5

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch) for birding?
The best months to visit Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch) for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)?
Notable species at Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch) include Anna's Hummingbird, White-tailed Kite, Red-tailed Hawk, American Kestrel, European Starling, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, Common Gallinule, Hutton's Vireo, Rock Pigeon, Mourning Dove, Yellow-crowned Night Heron. The area supports river/riparian, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)?
Birding at Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch) is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)?
There is no entrance fee at Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch). Hours: Open daily, dawn to dusk.
What amenities are available at Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)?
Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch) offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.