Birding Near Bakersfield, CA

12 birding locations within 50 miles

California · United States

Locations

36+

Species

Habitats

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Bakersfield

California

8.0 mi away

Easy

Hart Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 223 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter

California

8.5 mi away

Easy

Kern River County Park

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 211 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkFallWinter

California

9.9 mi away

Moderate

Lake Ming

Lake birding hotspot in California with 215 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter

California

17.4 mi away

Moderate

Buena Vista Rec Area

Desert birding hotspot in California with 206 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter

California

38.9 mi away

Moderate

Lake Isabella

Lake birding hotspot in California with 229 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter

California

41.4 mi away

Moderate

Kern River Delta - south fork

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 206 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter

California

41.9 mi away

Moderate

Kern National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 244 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter

California

41.9 mi away

Moderate

Pixley National Wildlife Refuge

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 211 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter

California

44.3 mi away

Moderate

Quail Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 243 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter

California

45.0 mi away

Moderate

Kern River Preserve - Headquarters

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 258 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter

California

46.8 mi away

Moderate

Holiday Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 202 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter

California

48.5 mi away

Moderate

Success Lake - Tule & Rocky Hill Areas/CA-190 viewing locations

Lake birding hotspot in California with 212 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter

Top Species Near Bakersfield

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseWood DuckGadwallMallardMuscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid)Eurasian Collared-DoveGreat EgretTurkey VultureRed-shouldered HawkAmerican CootGreat Blue HeronRed-tailed HawkNuttall's WoodpeckerMourning DoveAnna's HummingbirdKilldeerCommon LoonBald EagleDouble-crested CormorantRing-billed GullBuffleheadBelted KingfisherYellow WarblerSong SparrowCedar Waxwing+11 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Lake5 locations

River/Riparian3 locations

Urban Park2 locations

Wetland2 locations

Desert1 location

Chaparral1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring12 locations

Fall12 locations

Winter12 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Bakersfield, CA?▼

Top birding locations within 50 miles of Bakersfield include Hart Park, Kern River County Park, Lake Ming, Buena Vista Rec Area, Lake Isabella. These spots offer urban park, river/riparian, lake habitats.

What birds can I see near Bakersfield?▼

Birders near Bakersfield can spot species including Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Mallard, Muscovy Duck x Mallard (hybrid), Eurasian Collared-Dove, Great Egret, Turkey Vulture. The area's 6 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.

When is the best time for birding near Bakersfield?▼

The best seasons for birding near Bakersfield are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.

How many birding locations are near Bakersfield?▼

There are 12 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Bakersfield, CA, ranging from 8.0 to 48.5 miles from the city center.

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