Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary is a productive birding destination in California, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, and Turkey Vulture 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

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

3/3/2026HPV woods1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/2/2026Ferrari Ranch Ponds1 observed

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

2/28/2026Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Turkey Vulture

43/6/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

13/6/2026

American Crow

13/6/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

53/6/2026

Northern House Wren

13/6/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/6/2026

Western Bluebird

33/6/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

13/6/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

63/6/2026

Song Sparrow

23/6/2026

California Towhee

13/6/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

303/6/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

133/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

12/28/2026

Great Egret

12/28/2026

Belted Kingfisher

12/28/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

12/28/2026

California Scrub-Jay

12/28/2026

Golden-crowned Sparrow

42/28/2026

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 Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary for birding?
The best months to visit Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary?
Notable species at Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary include Double-crested Cormorant, Great Egret, Turkey Vulture, Belted Kingfisher, Nuttall's Woodpecker. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary?
Birding at Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary?
Bobelaine Audubon Sanctuary offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails, Visitor Center.