Red Bluff Rec Area

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Red Bluff Rec Area is a productive birding destination in California, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Eurasian Collared-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

Rufous-crowned Sparrow

Aimophila ruficeps

2/28/2026Hogsback Saddle2 observed

California Thrasher

Toxostoma redivivum

2/23/202621790 Wilcox Rd, Red Bluff US-CA 40.20284, -122.226221 observed

California Gull

Larus californicus

2/23/2026Raley’s Parking Lot, Red Bluff US-CA50 observed

American Goshawk

Astur atricapillus

2/21/2026St Marys Ave1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

33/5/2026

Mourning Dove

63/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

103/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

63/5/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

33/5/2026

Northern Flicker

43/5/2026

American Kestrel

23/5/2026

Black Phoebe

13/5/2026

Yellow-billed Magpie

23/5/2026

Oak Titmouse

13/5/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

23/5/2026

European Starling

123/5/2026

American Robin

143/5/2026

House Finch

33/5/2026

American Goldfinch

13/5/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

323/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

73/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

63/4/2026

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 Red Bluff Rec Area for birding?
The best months to visit Red Bluff Rec Area for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Red Bluff Rec Area?
Notable species at Red Bluff Rec Area include Canada Goose, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, Killdeer, Double-crested Cormorant. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Red Bluff Rec Area?
Birding at Red Bluff Rec Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Red Bluff Rec Area?
Red Bluff Rec Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.