Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club is a productive birding destination in California, with 211 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Ruddy Duck, White-winged Dove, and Mourning Dove 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 Hawk

Parabuteo unicinctus

3/6/2026Shelter Valley--general area2 observed

California Thrasher

Toxostoma redivivum

3/5/2026Rockhouse Truck Trail, Borrego Springs US-CA 33.34323, -116.300791 observed

Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

3/3/2026Borrego Springs--WTP Settling Ponds2 observed

Gray Vireo

Vireo vicinior

3/3/2026Anza-Borrego Desert SP--Clark Dry Lake1 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/2/2026Julian--Santa Ysabel Preserve1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

2/26/2026Borrego Springs--Resort and Country Club1 observed

Oak Titmouse

Baeolophus inornatus

2/25/2026ABDNHA Botanical Garden2 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (Gray-headed)

Junco hyemalis

2/25/2026Jess Martin Park1 observed

Fox Sparrow

Passerella iliaca

2/24/2026Anza-Borrego Desert SP--Clark Dry Lake1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

2/23/20267387 Kickin Horse Trail, Julian US-CA 33.07332, -116.437582 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Ruddy Duck

53/4/2026

White-winged Dove

123/4/2026

Mourning Dove

63/4/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/4/2026

American Coot

33/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

23/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/4/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/4/2026

Northern Harrier

13/4/2026

Black Phoebe

23/4/2026

Common Raven

103/4/2026

Verdin

23/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/4/2026

House Finch

123/4/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

13/4/2026

Lark Sparrow

53/4/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

253/4/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

23/4/2026

Canada Goose

13/3/2026

Virginia Rail

13/3/2026

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 Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club for birding?
The best months to visit Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club?
Notable species at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club include Ruddy Duck, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, American Coot. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club?
Birding at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club?
Borrego Springs - Resort and Country Club offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.