Joseph D. Grant County Park

California · Southwest

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

FallWinterSpring

Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Joseph D. Grant County Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, California Quail, and Anna's Hummingbird among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Canada Goose California Quail Anna's Hummingbird Killdeer Turkey Vulture

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026Ed Levin CP--Spring Valley area4 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/5/2026Lone Hill Park3 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

3/5/2026Salt Pond A121 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/5/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park2 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/4/2026Thousand Oaks Park (SCL Co.)1 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

3/4/2026Don Edwards NWR--Pond A161 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/3/2026Chesbro Reservoir1 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/2/2026Calero CP--Casa Loma Rd. access1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/2/2026Del Valle Regional Park1 observed

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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Birding Guides

How to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard: Feeders, Nectar, and Native Plants

10 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Fall Bird Migration: Hawks, Sparrows, and Confusing Plumages

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How to Identify Birds Like an Expert: The Four Keys to Field Identification

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Joseph D. Grant County Park for birding?▼

The best months to visit Joseph D. Grant County Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.

What birds can I see at Joseph D. Grant County Park?▼

Notable species at Joseph D. Grant County Park include Canada Goose, California Quail, Anna's Hummingbird, Killdeer, Turkey Vulture. The area supports urban park habitats.

How difficult is birding at Joseph D. Grant County Park?▼

Birding at Joseph D. Grant County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.

What amenities are available at Joseph D. Grant County Park?▼

Joseph D. Grant County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.