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Birding Near Irvine, CA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

California · United States

30

Locations

68+

Species

10

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Irvine

brown and gray heron

California

1.7 mi away

Moderate

IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 334 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

2.0 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

4.5 mi away

Moderate

Upper Newport Bay

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 268 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

5.5 mi away

Moderate

Upper Newport Bay - Back Bay Dr.

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 226 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

7.1 mi away

Easy

Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 271 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

7.3 mi away

Easy

Crystal Cove State Park - Pelican Point

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 224 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

7.5 mi away

Moderate

Talbert Nature Preserve, Costa Mesa

Desert birding hotspot in California with 230 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

7.5 mi away

Easy

Peters Canyon Reg Park

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 220 recorded species.

CanyonUrban ParkFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

8.5 mi away

Easy

Crystal Cove State Park

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 215 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

8.8 mi away

Moderate

Irvine Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 229 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
silhouette of flying pelican

California

8.8 mi away

Easy

Irvine Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 252 recorded species.

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

California

9.6 mi away

Easy

Huntington Central Park

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

Urban ParkWetlandForestSpringWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

10.4 mi away

Easy

Huntington Central Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 320 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

10.9 mi away

Moderate

Upper Santa Ana River - Lincoln Avenue to Glassell Saint

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

River/RiparianFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

11.3 mi away

Easy

Harriett M. Wieder Regional Park, Huntington Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 276 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

11.3 mi away

Easy

Oak Canyon Nature Center, Anaheim

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 200 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

11.5 mi away

Easy

Laguna Niguel Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 249 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

11.5 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

11.9 mi away

Moderate

Upper Santa Ana River - Lakeview Avenue to Imperial Hwy

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

River/RiparianFallWinter
white bird on water during daytime

California

13.0 mi away

Moderate

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Desert birding hotspot in California with 299 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

13.1 mi away

Easy

Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 224 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Coastal wetland and shorebirds at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

California

13.5 mi away

Easy

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

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

WetlandCoastalMarshFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

16.3 mi away

Easy

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 212 recorded species.

CanyonUrban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

17.5 mi away

Easy

El Dorado Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 246 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

17.5 mi away

Moderate

Doheny State Beach

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 242 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

18.6 mi away

Moderate

Colorado Lagoon

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 247 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

18.7 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

20.7 mi away

Easy

Prado Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 254 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

22.3 mi away

Moderate

Golden Shore Marine Reserve

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 204 recorded species.

CoastalFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

23.3 mi away

Moderate

Los Angeles River - Willow Saint

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

River/RiparianFallWinter

Top Species Near Irvine

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseEgyptian GooseBlue-winged TealCinnamon TealNorthern ShovelerCooper's HawkMourning DoveAnna's HummingbirdAllen's HummingbirdSwinhoe's White-eyeNorthern MockingbirdHouse FinchMallardBuffleheadGadwallRedheadLesser ScaupAmerican WigeonCackling GooseBlack OystercatcherHeermann's GullRing-billed GullWestern GullRuddy DuckAmerican Coot+43 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park12 locations
Coastal8 locations
River/Riparian5 locations
Wetland4 locations
Canyon3 locations
Desert2 locations
Chaparral2 locations
Lake2 locations
Forest1 location
Marsh1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring29 locations
Fall29 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Irvine, CA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Irvine include IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine, William R Mason Regional Park, Irvine, Upper Newport Bay, Upper Newport Bay - Back Bay Dr., Mile Square Regional Park, Fountain Valley. These spots offer wetland, urban park, coastal habitats.
What birds can I see near Irvine?▼
Birders near Irvine can spot species including Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Cooper's Hawk, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird. The area's 10 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Irvine?▼
The best seasons for birding near Irvine are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Irvine?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Irvine, CA, ranging from 1.7 to 23.3 miles from the city center.

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