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

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

7/21/20266472 Seavey Ct, Highland US-CA 34.13627, -117.172081 observed

Allen's Hummingbird

Selasphorus sasin

7/21/20266472 Seavey Ct, Highland US-CA 34.13627, -117.172081 observed

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

7/20/20266472 Seavey Ct, Highland US-CA 34.13627, -117.172081 observed

Black Swift

Cypseloides niger

7/17/2026State Highway 38 at Valley of the Falls Drive4 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

7/16/2026Redlands - private residence1 observed

Belted Kingfisher

Megaceryle alcyon

7/15/2026Home1 observed

Mountain Chickadee

Poecile gambeli

7/15/2026Redlands - private residence2 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

7/15/2026Redlands - private residence1 observed

Willet

Tringa semipalmata

7/13/2026Lake Arrowhead Village1 observed

Ring-necked Duck

Aythya collaris

7/13/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area4 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

7/13/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Red Crossbill (Ponderosa Pine or type 2)

Loxia curvirostra

7/12/2026Bluff Lake4 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

857/20/2026

California Quail

27/20/2026

Rock Pigeon

147/20/2026

Mourning Dove

107/20/2026

Black-chinned Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

17/20/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

17/20/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

27/20/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/20/2026

Cooper's Hawk

27/20/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/20/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/20/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

17/20/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

67/20/2026

Black Phoebe

107/20/2026

Say's Phoebe

37/20/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

17/20/2026

California Scrub-Jay

87/20/2026

American Crow

37/20/2026

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.