Urban Park birding habitat

Yucaipa Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Yucaipa Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Dark-eyed Junco

Junco hyemalis

5/31/20265252 El Cerrito Dr, Riverside US-CA (33.9548,-117.3332)3 observed

Black Swift

Cypseloides niger

5/31/2026Monkeyface Falls viewpoint1 observed

Lesser Scaup

Aythya affinis

5/30/2026Big Bear Lake1 observed

Verdin

Auriparus flaviceps

5/29/2026San Timoteo Creek (SBE Co.)1 observed

Common Loon

Gavia immer

5/28/2026Lake Perris State Recreation Area1 observed

Vaux's Swift

Chaetura vauxi

5/28/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area3 observed

Bufflehead

Bucephala albeola

5/28/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area1 observed

American Barn Owl

Tyto furcata

5/26/202610018 Ivy Ct, Yucaipa US-CA 34.07193, -117.028931 observed

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

5/26/2026Redlands - private residence1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

5/25/2026Bluff Lake1 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

5/25/2026Big Bear Lake--Stanfield Cutoff1 observed

American White Pelican

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

5/24/20261580 Elizabeth St, Redlands US-CA (34.0305,-117.1664)18 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Red-tailed Hawk

15/31/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

15/31/2026

Black Phoebe

15/31/2026

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

25/31/2026

Mallard

25/31/2026

Common Raven

5/31/2026

House Sparrow

5/31/2026

House Finch

5/31/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

5/31/2026

Spotted Towhee

15/31/2026

American Kestrel

25/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Barn Swallow

5/31/2026

Cliff Swallow

5/31/2026

Bushtit

5/31/2026

Wrentit

15/31/2026

California Towhee

15/31/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

15/28/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

15/28/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

15/28/2026

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 Yucaipa Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Yucaipa Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Yucaipa Regional Park?
Notable species at Yucaipa Regional Park include American Wigeon, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Yucaipa Regional Park?
Birding at Yucaipa Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Yucaipa Regional Park?
Yucaipa Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.