Peck Road Water Conservation Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Peck Road Water Conservation Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 276 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Snow Goose, Canada Goose, and Northern Shoveler 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pine Warbler

Setophaga pinus

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

Palm Warbler

Setophaga palmarum

3/6/2026Belvedere Park Lake1 observed

Thick-billed Kingbird

Tyrannus crassirostris

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

3/5/2026Skyline Drive at Miramar Drive (Fullerton)2 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Grounds1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/5/2026Griffith Park--Mineral Wells Trail1 observed

Green-tailed Towhee

Pipilo chlorurus

3/5/2026Pomona College1 observed

Plumbeous Vireo

Vireo plumbeus

3/5/2026La Palma Central Park1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/4/2026Cedar Crest Ave1 observed

Painted Redstart

Myioborus pictus

3/3/2026San Dimas Canyon Park1 observed

Black-throated Green Warbler

Setophaga virens

3/3/2026UC Los Angeles--William Andrews Clark Memorial Library1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Snow Goose

13/5/2026

Canada Goose

113/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

83/5/2026

Mallard

43/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

73/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

203/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

23/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

23/5/2026

American Coot

273/5/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

153/5/2026

Western Gull

13/5/2026

California Gull

803/5/2026

Western Grebe

63/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/5/2026

Great Egret

23/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Peck Road Water Conservation Park for birding?
The best months to visit Peck Road Water Conservation Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Peck Road Water Conservation Park?
Notable species at Peck Road Water Conservation Park include Snow Goose, Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Peck Road Water Conservation Park?
Birding at Peck Road Water Conservation Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Peck Road Water Conservation Park?
Peck Road Water Conservation Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.