West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail
California · Southwest
About This Location
West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail is a productive birding destination in California, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This river/riparian habitat attracts Mallard, Rock Pigeon, and Eurasian Collared-Dove 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
Mitred Parakeet
Psittacara mitratus
Chipping Sparrow
Spizella passerina
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Western Tanager
Piranga ludoviciana
American Oystercatcher
Haematopus palliatus
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Rock Pigeon
Columba livia
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Red Knot
Calidris canutus
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Band-tailed Pigeon
Red-shouldered Hawk
Vermilion Flycatcher
Barn Swallow
Northern House Wren
Northern Mockingbird
Western Bluebird
Scaly-breasted Munia
Pin-tailed Whydah
House Sparrow
House Finch
Lesser Goldfinch
Song Sparrow
California Towhee
Hooded Oriole
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Allen's Hummingbird
Birding Tips
- 1
Walk along the water slowly, scanning overhanging branches for kingfishers and warblers.
- 2
Check sandbars and gravel bars for shorebirds and terns.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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