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Birding Near Anaheim, CA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

California · United States

30

Locations

63+

Species

10

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Anaheim

River/Riparian birding habitat

California

3.2 mi away

Moderate

Upper Santa Ana River - Lincoln Avenue to Glassell Saint

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 233 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

5.2 mi away

Moderate

Upper Santa Ana River - Tustin Avenue to Lakeview Avenue

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 201 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

6.6 mi away

Moderate

Upper Santa Ana River - Lakeview Avenue to Imperial Hwy

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 207 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

7.4 mi away

Easy

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 212 recorded species.

CanyonUrban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

7.9 mi away

Easy

Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 271 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

8.7 mi away

Easy

Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 224 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban park with lake surrounded by trees in Huntington Beach California

California

9.1 mi away

Easy

Huntington Central Park

Orange County's premier inland birding park with restored wetlands and Pacific Flyway migrants.

Urban ParkWetlandForestSpringWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

9.1 mi away

Easy

Oak Canyon Nature Center, Anaheim

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 200 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
silhouette of flying pelican

California

9.6 mi away

Easy

Irvine Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 252 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

9.7 mi away

Easy

Peters Canyon Reg Park

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 220 recorded species.

CanyonUrban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

10.1 mi away

Easy

El Dorado Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 246 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

10.4 mi away

Easy

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 200 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

10.8 mi away

Easy

Huntington Central Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 320 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Coastal wetland and shorebirds at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

California

11.8 mi away

Easy

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Huntington Beach coastal wetland with 321+ species, nesting terns, and spectacular shorebird migration.

WetlandCoastalMarshFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

12.1 mi away

Moderate

Irvine Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 229 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
white bird on water during daytime

California

12.1 mi away

Moderate

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Desert birding hotspot in California with 299 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

12.2 mi away

Easy

Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park, Huntington Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 276 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkFallWinter
brown and gray heron

California

12.6 mi away

Moderate

IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 334 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

13.1 mi away

Moderate

Talbert Nature Preserve, Costa Mesa

Desert birding hotspot in California with 230 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

13.4 mi away

Moderate

Colorado Lagoon

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 247 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

13.4 mi away

Easy

William R Mason Regional Park, Irvine

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 265 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

13.4 mi away

Moderate

Upper Newport Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 268 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

13.9 mi away

Moderate

San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds

Desert birding hotspot in California with 244 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

14.8 mi away

Moderate

Upper Newport Bay - Back Bay Dr.

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 226 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

15.4 mi away

Moderate

San Gabriel River / San Jose Creek confluence

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 204 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

15.9 mi away

Moderate

Legg Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 250 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

16.1 mi away

Easy

DeForest Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

16.9 mi away

Moderate

Los Angeles River - Willow Saint

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 269 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

16.9 mi away

Easy

Prado Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 254 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

17.3 mi away

Moderate

Golden Shore Marine Reserve

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 204 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter

Top Species Near Anaheim

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseCinnamon TealAmerican WigeonMallardWhite-throated SwiftBald EagleWood DuckGadwallBuffleheadMourning DoveEgyptian GooseRuddy DuckAnna's HummingbirdCackling GooseSpotted SandpiperDouble-crested CormorantSnowy EgretCalifornia GnatcatcherNuttall's WoodpeckerWestern TanagerGreen HeronCooper's HawkAllen's HummingbirdRed-tailed HawkRed-bellied Woodpecker+38 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park12 locations
River/Riparian6 locations
Coastal5 locations
Wetland4 locations
Canyon3 locations
Lake3 locations
Desert3 locations
Chaparral3 locations
Forest1 location
Marsh1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Fall29 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Anaheim, CA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Anaheim include Upper Santa Ana River - Lincoln Avenue to Glassell Saint, Upper Santa Ana River - Tustin Avenue to Lakeview Avenue, Upper Santa Ana River - Lakeview Avenue to Imperial Hwy, Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley. These spots offer river/riparian, canyon, urban park habitats.
What birds can I see near Anaheim?▼
Birders near Anaheim can spot species including Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, American Wigeon, Mallard, White-throated Swift, Bald Eagle, Wood Duck, Gadwall. The area's 10 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Anaheim?▼
The best seasons for birding near Anaheim are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Anaheim?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Anaheim, CA, ranging from 3.2 to 17.3 miles from the city center.

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