Urban Park birding habitat

Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim is a productive birding destination in California, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Wood Duck, Mallard, and Spotted Sandpiper 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

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

5/31/2026stakeout Swainson's Hawk, Seal Beach (2019)2 observed

Red-eyed Vireo

Vireo olivaceus

5/31/2026Huntington Central Park--East1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/31/2026Prado Regional Park1 observed

Green-winged Teal

Anas crecca

5/31/2026San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary--Treehill Trail2 observed

Wood Stork

Mycteria americana

5/30/2026stakeout Wood Stork, Chino Hills (2026)1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/30/2026Huntington Central Park--East1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

5/30/2026Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

5/30/2026William R Mason Regional Park, Irvine1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/30/2026Carbon Canyon Regional Park1 observed

Common Grackle

Quiscalus quiscula

5/30/2026Bommer Canyon (CA Atlas - Laguna Beach NE)7 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

1215/27/2026

Egyptian Goose

35/27/2026

Wood Duck

165/27/2026

Gadwall

25/27/2026

Mallard

245/27/2026

Black-necked Stilt

65/27/2026

Killdeer

35/27/2026

Forster's Tern

15/27/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

55/27/2026

Snowy Egret

125/27/2026

Great Egret

15/27/2026

Great Blue Heron

25/27/2026

American White Pelican

25/27/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

25/27/2026

Black Phoebe

135/27/2026

American Crow

225/27/2026

Tree Swallow

105/27/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

125/27/2026

Barn Swallow

165/27/2026

Cliff Swallow

45/27/2026

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 Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim for birding?
The best months to visit Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim?
Notable species at Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim include Wood Duck, Mallard, Spotted Sandpiper, Double-crested Cormorant, Snowy Egret. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim?
Birding at Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim?
Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.