Bob Jones Trail

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Bob Jones Trail is a productive birding destination in California, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mallard, Bufflehead, and Common Goldeneye among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/5/2026Morro Bay yard1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/20261900 Pecho Rd.1 observed

Western Warbling Vireo

Vireo swainsoni

3/5/2026Blue Heron Drive (Restricted access)1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/4/2026Meadow Park--San Luis Obispo1 observed

Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

3/4/2026Poly Canyon1 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/4/2026Santa Margarita Creek1 observed

King Eider

Somateria spectabilis

3/3/2026Morro Bay Estuary (use more specific location(s) when possible)1 observed

Fox Sparrow (Sooty x Red)

Passerella iliaca

3/3/2026Damon-Garcia Sports Field1 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

3/1/2026Bishop St1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

82/28/2026

Bufflehead

122/28/2026

Common Goldeneye

32/28/2026

Common Merganser

12/28/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

42/28/2026

American Coot

122/28/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

42/28/2026

Snowy Egret

62/28/2026

Turkey Vulture

22/28/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

12/28/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

12/28/2026

Black Phoebe

12/28/2026

Steller's Jay

22/28/2026

American Crow

22/28/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

32/28/2026

Bushtit

62/28/2026

Wrentit

12/28/2026

Bewick's Wren

22/28/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

12/28/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

52/28/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bob Jones Trail for birding?
The best months to visit Bob Jones Trail for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Bob Jones Trail?
Notable species at Bob Jones Trail include Mallard, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, Anna's Hummingbird. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bob Jones Trail?
Birding at Bob Jones Trail is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bob Jones Trail?
Bob Jones Trail offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.