UCSB North Campus Open Space

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

UCSB North Campus Open Space is a productive birding destination in California, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

3/5/2026Lake Los Carneros Park1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/4/2026Padaro Lane1 observed

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

3/4/2026Farren Road4 observed

Cassin's Vireo

Vireo cassinii

3/1/2026Chase Palm Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/1/2026Tecolotito creek at Glen Annie and Cathedral Oaks1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/28/2026Cachuma Lake Park2 observed

Swinhoe's White-eye

Zosterops simplex

2/27/2026Valerio Street1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

2/25/2026Atascadero Creek--East of Patterson including Mitigation Area1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

2/22/2026Old RR Grade X More Mesa - 34.42426, -119.801721 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

13/2/2026

Northern Shoveler

93/2/2026

Gadwall

83/2/2026

American Wigeon

103/2/2026

Mallard

113/2/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/2/2026

American Coot

133/2/2026

Killdeer

33/2/2026

Long-billed Curlew

43/2/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

23/2/2026

Least Sandpiper

53/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

163/2/2026

Western Gull

453/2/2026

California Gull

113/2/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

33/2/2026

Snowy Egret

13/2/2026

Great Egret

23/2/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/2/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit UCSB North Campus Open Space for birding?
The best months to visit UCSB North Campus Open Space for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at UCSB North Campus Open Space?
Notable species at UCSB North Campus Open Space include Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at UCSB North Campus Open Space?
Birding at UCSB North Campus Open Space is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at UCSB North Campus Open Space?
UCSB North Campus Open Space offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.