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Birding Near Los Angeles, CA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

California · United States

30

Locations

67+

Species

11

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Los Angeles

River/Riparian birding habitat

California

3.1 mi away

Moderate

Los Angeles River - Frogtown

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 205 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

3.5 mi away

Moderate

Silver Lake Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in California with 210 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

5.1 mi away

Moderate

Atwater Village

Desert birding hotspot in California with 205 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

6.9 mi away

Moderate

Hollywood Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in California with 200 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

7.6 mi away

Moderate

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Desert birding hotspot in California with 206 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

7.9 mi away

Moderate

Bette Davis Picnic Area

Desert birding hotspot in California with 236 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Hilltop trails and panoramic views at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

California

7.9 mi away

Easy

Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area

Baldwin Hills urban park with nesting raptors, sage scrub birds, and panoramic LA views.

Urban ParkGrasslandChaparralSpringWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

10.5 mi away

Moderate

San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds

Desert birding hotspot in California with 244 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

10.5 mi away

Easy

Descanso Gardens

Desert birding hotspot in California with 206 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Close-up of American white ibis standing on a dry tree in a swamp.

California

10.5 mi away

Easy

Hahamongna Watershed Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 268 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

10.6 mi away

Moderate

Legg Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 250 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Rocky stream running through hillside along the Eaton Canyon Falls Trail in Pasadena

California

12.0 mi away

Moderate

Eaton Canyon Natural Area Park

Foothill canyon birding in Pasadena with chaparral specialties and California Gnatcatcher habitat.

ChaparralForestRiparianSpringWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

12.1 mi away

Moderate

Ballona Freshwater Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 256 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

12.5 mi away

Moderate

San Gabriel River / San Jose Creek confluence

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

River/RiparianFallWinter
Coastal wetland and marshy vegetation at Ballona Wetlands in Los Angeles

California

12.6 mi away

Easy

Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve

LA's last coastal wetland — 577 acres of critical Pacific Flyway habitat for shorebirds and raptors.

WetlandCoastalMarshSpringWinter
Forest birding habitat

California

12.7 mi away

Easy

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

Forest birding hotspot in California with 222 recorded species.

ForestUrban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

13.1 mi away

Easy

DeForest Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 215 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

13.4 mi away

Moderate

Playa del Rey/Ballona area

Desert birding hotspot in California with 269 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

13.6 mi away

Easy

Peck Road Water Conservation Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 276 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

13.9 mi away

Easy

Polliwog Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 204 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban wetland and wildlife lake at Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve

California

15.1 mi away

Easy

Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve

San Fernando Valley's restored urban wetland with 200+ species along the LA River corridor.

WetlandUrban ParkRiparianWinterSpring
Lake birding habitat

California

15.6 mi away

Moderate

Big Tujunga Wash - NE of 210 Fwy including Haines pond area

Lake birding hotspot in California with 201 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
green trees beside river during daytime

California

15.7 mi away

Moderate

Sepulveda Basin - East of Woodley Ave

Desert birding hotspot in California with 289 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
a bird sitting on top of a pole in a field

California

16.5 mi away

Moderate

Madrona Marsh

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 276 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

16.9 mi away

Moderate

Hansen Dam

Desert birding hotspot in California with 289 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

16.9 mi away

Moderate

Sepulveda Basin - Lake Balboa

Lake birding hotspot in California with 232 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

17.1 mi away

Easy

West San Gabriel River Parkway Nature Trail

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

River/RiparianFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

17.2 mi away

Moderate

Los Angeles River - Willow Saint

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

River/RiparianFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

17.3 mi away

Moderate

Santa Fe Dam Rec. Area

Desert birding hotspot in California with 264 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

18.5 mi away

Easy

Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 294 recorded species.

CoastalUrban ParkFallWinter

Top Species Near Los Angeles

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardBuffleheadHooded MerganserRock PigeonEared GrebeCommon RavenBewick's WrenWestern BluebirdHouse FinchEgyptian GooseGadwallAmerican WigeonCinnamon TealRing-necked DuckLesser ScaupMourning DoveEurasian Collared-DoveWhite-throated SwiftAnna's HummingbirdAmerican CootWhite-tailed KiteRed-shouldered HawkCooper's HawkWrentit+42 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Chaparral11 locations
Desert9 locations
Urban Park8 locations
Lake5 locations
River/Riparian4 locations
Wetland4 locations
Grassland2 locations
Forest2 locations
Riparian2 locations
Coastal2 locations
Marsh1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall26 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Los Angeles, CA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Los Angeles include Los Angeles River - Frogtown, Silver Lake Reservoir, Atwater Village, Hollywood Reservoir, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. These spots offer river/riparian, lake, desert habitats.
What birds can I see near Los Angeles?▼
Birders near Los Angeles can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Rock Pigeon, Eared Grebe, Common Raven, Bewick's Wren. The area's 11 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Los Angeles?▼
The best seasons for birding near Los Angeles are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Los Angeles?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Los Angeles, CA, ranging from 3.1 to 18.5 miles from the city center.

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