IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, 7 AM - 4 PM
About This Location
IRWD San Joaquin Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, Irvine is a productive birding destination in California, with 334 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, and Blue-winged Teal 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
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Snow Goose
Anser caerulescens
Neotropic Cormorant
Nannopterum brasilianum
Little Blue Heron
Egretta caerulea
Tricolored Heron
Egretta tricolor
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Oak Titmouse
Baeolophus inornatus
Western Flycatcher (Pacific-slope)
Empidonax difficilis
White-throated Sparrow
Zonotrichia albicollis
Northern Waterthrush
Parkesia noveboracensis
Hooded Oriole
Icterus cucullatus
Black-chinned Sparrow
Spizella atrogularis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Egyptian Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Bufflehead
Ruddy Duck
Mourning Dove
Greater Roadrunner
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
American Avocet
Killdeer
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Spotted Sandpiper
Greater Yellowlegs
Least Sandpiper
California Gull
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
- Crystal Cove State Park
- Upper Newport Bay