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Birding Near Riverside, CA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

California · United States

30

Locations

59+

Species

7

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Riverside

Urban Park birding habitat

California

2.3 mi away

Easy

Rancho Jurupa Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 213 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

3.1 mi away

Easy

Fairmount Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 235 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

4.1 mi away

Easy

Riverside, University of California campus

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 203 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

5.8 mi away

Moderate

Hidden Valley Wildlife Area

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 228 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

8.1 mi away

Moderate

Lake Matthews

Lake birding hotspot in California with 202 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

12.5 mi away

Moderate

San Timoteo Creek

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 223 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

14.5 mi away

Moderate

Lake Perris State Recreation Area

Lake birding hotspot in California with 262 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

14.6 mi away

Easy

Prado Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 254 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
a view of a mountain range from a distance

California

17.1 mi away

Moderate

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 317 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

17.4 mi away

Easy

Glen Helen Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 249 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

18.3 mi away

Moderate

San Jacinto Wildlife Area - Mystic Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 274 recorded species.

LakeWetlandFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

21.1 mi away

Easy

Yucaipa Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

21.8 mi away

Moderate

Lake Elsinore - south levee and back basin

Lake birding hotspot in California with 233 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

22.1 mi away

Easy

Oak Canyon Nature Center, Anaheim

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 200 recorded species.

CanyonFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

22.1 mi away

Easy

Yorba Regional Park, Anaheim

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 224 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

22.2 mi away

Moderate

Irvine Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 229 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

23.0 mi away

Moderate

Silverwood Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 216 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
silhouette of flying pelican

California

23.2 mi away

Easy

Irvine Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 252 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

24.2 mi away

Easy

Peters Canyon Reg Park

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 220 recorded species.

CanyonUrban ParkFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

24.2 mi away

Moderate

Upper Santa Ana River - Lakeview Avenue to Imperial Hwy

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

River/RiparianFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

25.1 mi away

Moderate

Frank G. Bonelli RP - North Access

Desert birding hotspot in California with 261 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
a bridge over a body of water

California

25.2 mi away

Moderate

Frank G. Bonelli RP/Puddingstone Reservoir and vicinity

Lake birding hotspot in California with 307 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

25.2 mi away

Easy

Carbon Canyon Regional Park

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 212 recorded species.

CanyonUrban ParkFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

25.7 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

27.7 mi away

Moderate

Upper Santa Ana River - Lincoln Avenue to Glassell Saint

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

River/RiparianFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

32.3 mi away

Easy

William R Mason Regional Park, Irvine

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 265 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

32.4 mi away

Easy

Lake Skinner County Park

Lake birding hotspot in California with 246 recorded species.

LakeUrban ParkFallWinter
brown and gray heron

California

32.5 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

33.2 mi away

Easy

Laguna Niguel Regional Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 249 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

33.6 mi away

Moderate

Santa Fe Dam Rec. Area

Desert birding hotspot in California with 264 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter

Top Species Near Riverside

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Canada GooseMallardRing-necked DuckLesser ScaupRuddy DuckGraylag GooseMuscovy DuckMourning DoveWhite-throated SwiftAnna's HummingbirdAllen's HummingbirdCooper's HawkGreater RoadrunnerRed-tailed HawkNuttall's WoodpeckerCommon GoldeneyeCommon MerganserPied-billed GrebeEared GrebeCalifornia QuailRock PigeonMerlinSay's PhoebeCommon RavenCinnamon Teal+34 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Urban Park13 locations
Lake8 locations
Wetland4 locations
River/Riparian4 locations
Canyon3 locations
Desert2 locations
Chaparral2 locations

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Riverside, CA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Riverside include Rancho Jurupa Park, Fairmount Park, Riverside, University of California campus, Hidden Valley Wildlife Area, Lake Matthews. These spots offer urban park, wetland, lake habitats.
What birds can I see near Riverside?▼
Birders near Riverside can spot species including Canada Goose, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Lesser Scaup, Ruddy Duck, Graylag Goose, Muscovy Duck, Mourning Dove. The area's 7 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Riverside?▼
The best seasons for birding near Riverside are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Riverside?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Riverside, CA, ranging from 2.3 to 33.6 miles from the city center.

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