Desert birding habitat

Yucca Valley Golf Course

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Yucca Valley Golf Course is a productive birding destination in California, with 221 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts American Wigeon, Mallard, and Gambel's Quail 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

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

4/17/2026Big Morongo Canyon Preserve & Covington Park1 observed

California Quail

Callipepla californica

4/16/2026Whitewater Preserve1 observed

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Dryobates nuttallii

4/16/2026Whitewater Preserve1 observed

Bell's Vireo

Vireo bellii

4/16/2026Whitewater Preserve5 observed

American Crow

Corvus brachyrhynchos

4/15/2026The Spring Resort1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

4/15/20269765 Whitewater Canyon Road, Whitewater, California, US (33.957, -116.645)1 observed

Plumbeous Vireo

Vireo plumbeus

4/15/2026Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley US-CA 34.05013, -116.570571 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

4/15/2026Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, Morongo Valley US-CA 34.05013, -116.570571 observed

Green Heron

Butorides virescens

4/15/2026Big Morongo Canyon Preserve & Covington Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Great Horned Owl

14/18/2026

Mourning Dove

54/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/17/2026

Ladder-backed Woodpecker

14/17/2026

California Scrub-Jay

14/17/2026

Common Raven

24/17/2026

Horned Lark

14/17/2026

Phainopepla

14/17/2026

House Finch

24/17/2026

Black-throated Sparrow

34/17/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

24/17/2026

Gambel's Quail

24/15/2026

Cactus Wren

24/15/2026

Brewer's Sparrow

14/15/2026

California Thrasher

14/15/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

24/14/2026

Black Phoebe

14/14/2026

Say's Phoebe

14/14/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

24/14/2026

European Starling

44/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Yucca Valley Golf Course for birding?
The best months to visit Yucca Valley Golf Course for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Yucca Valley Golf Course?
Notable species at Yucca Valley Golf Course include American Wigeon, Mallard, Gambel's Quail, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Yucca Valley Golf Course?
Birding at Yucca Valley Golf Course is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Yucca Valley Golf Course?
Yucca Valley Golf Course offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.