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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hepatic Tanager

Piranga flava

3/6/2026Wing St. Canyon1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026Tijuana River Valley--Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)1 observed

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

3/6/2026Tijuana River Valley--Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)2 observed

Brown Creeper

Certhia americana

3/6/2026Heritage Park (Chula Vista)1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/6/2026Tijuana River Valley--Sunset Ave east of Hollister1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/6/2026Vacation Isle1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

3/6/2026Tijuana River Valley--Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)1 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

3/6/2026San Diego—East Balboa Park Golf Course1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/6/2026Wing St. Canyon1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

3/6/2026Home 2909 Brant St1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

3/6/2026Chula Vista Bayfront Park (J St.)2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

23/6/2026

Mourning Dove

13/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/6/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

23/6/2026

White-tailed Kite

13/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/6/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

13/6/2026

American Kestrel

13/6/2026

Hutton's Vireo

13/6/2026

Black-throated Magpie-Jay

33/6/2026

American Crow

33/6/2026

Common Raven

23/6/2026

Wrentit

13/6/2026

American Robin

13/6/2026

House Finch

73/6/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

63/6/2026

American Goldfinch

23/6/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

33/6/2026

Song Sparrow

13/6/2026

California Towhee

23/6/2026

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.