More Mesa

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

More Mesa is a productive birding destination in California, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, and Sora 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

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

3/5/2026Lake Los Carneros Park1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/4/2026Padaro Lane1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

3/4/2026Lake Jocelyn1 observed

Common Ground Dove

Columbina passerina

3/4/2026Farren Road4 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/3/2026Bates Rd. bridge (VEN Co.)1 observed

Cassin's Vireo

Vireo cassinii

3/1/2026Chase Palm Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/1/2026Tecolotito creek at Glen Annie and Cathedral Oaks1 observed

Greater Scaup

Aythya marila

2/28/2026Cachuma Lake Park2 observed

Swinhoe's White-eye

Zosterops simplex

2/27/2026Valerio Street1 observed

White-winged Dove

Zenaida asiatica

2/25/2026Atascadero Creek--East of Patterson including Mitigation Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

22/25/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

22/25/2026

Sora

12/25/2026

Great Egret

12/25/2026

Hairy Woodpecker

22/25/2026

Black Phoebe

12/25/2026

Say's Phoebe

12/25/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

22/25/2026

Hutton's Vireo

32/25/2026

California Scrub-Jay

42/25/2026

American Crow

52/25/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

22/25/2026

Oak Titmouse

42/25/2026

Bushtit

32/25/2026

Wrentit

12/25/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

42/25/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

12/25/2026

Bewick's Wren

32/25/2026

California Thrasher

12/25/2026

Northern Mockingbird

12/25/2026

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 More Mesa for birding?
The best months to visit More Mesa for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at More Mesa?
Notable species at More Mesa include Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, Sora, Great Egret, Hairy Woodpecker. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at More Mesa?
Birding at More Mesa is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at More Mesa?
More Mesa offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.