Riverside, University of California campus

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Riverside, University of California campus is a productive birding destination in California, with 203 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mourning Dove, White-throated Swift, 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

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/6/2026CSU San Bernardino1 observed

Lewis's Woodpecker

Melanerpes lewis

3/6/2026Glen Helen Regional Park (CA Atlas - Devore NE)1 observed

Neotropic Cormorant

Nannopterum brasilianum

3/5/2026Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/5/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Anna's x Costa's Hummingbird (hybrid)

Calypte anna x costae

3/5/2026Sugarloaf Mountain (Riverside)1 observed

California Gnatcatcher

Polioptila californica

3/4/2026Santa Ana River wash (Opal Avenue)2 observed

Purple Finch (Western)

Haemorhous purpureus

3/4/2026San Timoteo Creek (SBE Co.)2 observed

Bullock's Oriole

Icterus bullockii

3/4/2026San Timoteo Creek (SBE Co.)1 observed

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/4/2026San Timoteo Creek (SBE Co.)1 observed

Verdin

Auriparus flaviceps

3/4/2026San Timoteo Creek (SBE Co.)1 observed

Green-tailed Towhee

Pipilo chlorurus

3/3/2026Yucaipa Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mourning Dove

13/3/2026

White-throated Swift

23/3/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/3/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

23/3/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/3/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/3/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

23/3/2026

Black Phoebe

23/3/2026

Cassin's Kingbird

53/3/2026

California Scrub-Jay

13/3/2026

American Crow

53/3/2026

Common Raven

63/3/2026

Bushtit

43/3/2026

Bewick's Wren

23/3/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/3/2026

Western Bluebird

13/3/2026

American Robin

13/3/2026

House Sparrow

43/3/2026

House Finch

83/3/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

123/3/2026

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 Riverside, University of California campus for birding?
The best months to visit Riverside, University of California campus for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Riverside, University of California campus?
Notable species at Riverside, University of California campus include Mourning Dove, White-throated Swift, Anna's Hummingbird, Allen's Hummingbird, Cooper's Hawk. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Riverside, University of California campus?
Birding at Riverside, University of California campus is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Riverside, University of California campus?
Riverside, University of California campus offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.