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San Jacinto Wildlife Area

California · Southwest

ModerateView on eBird
Habitat
Wetland
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

San Jacinto Wildlife Area is a productive birding destination in California, with 317 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Cinnamon Teal, 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

Fulvous Whistling-DuckCinnamon TealNorthern ShovelerGadwallAmerican Wigeon

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/5/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/5/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area (CA Atlas - Lakeview NW)2 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

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/4/2026East Sunset Dr. North near Alta Vista Dr.1 observed

Purple Finch (Western)

Haemorhous purpureus

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

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

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

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/3/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/3/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/3/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Green-tailed Towhee

Pipilo chlorurus

3/3/2026Yucaipa Regional Park1 observed

Purple Finch (Western)

Haemorhous purpureus

3/3/2026Yucaipa Regional Park1 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/3/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/3/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/3/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/3/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Fulvous Whistling-Duck

Dendrocygna bicolor

3/3/2026San Jacinto Wildlife Area2 observed

Recent Observations

Wood Duck

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Cinnamon Teal

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

39 birds

Northern Shoveler

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

10 birds

Gadwall

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

5 birds

American Wigeon

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

Mallard

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

17 birds

Green-winged Teal

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Redhead

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

Ring-necked Duck

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Bufflehead

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

13 birds

Ruddy Duck

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

12 birds

Ring-necked Pheasant

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Rock Pigeon

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

6 birds

Mourning Dove

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

Anna's Hummingbird

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

Sora

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

1 birds

Common Gallinule

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

2 birds

American Coot

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

250 birds

Black-necked Stilt

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

9 birds

American Avocet

San Jacinto Wildlife Area

3/5/2026

3 birds

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.

  2. 2

    Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.

  3. 3

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

Amenities

Parking
Trails

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit San Jacinto Wildlife Area for birding?▼
The best months to visit San Jacinto Wildlife Area for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at San Jacinto Wildlife Area?▼
Notable species at San Jacinto Wildlife Area include Fulvous Whistling-Duck, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon. The area supports wetland habitats.
How difficult is birding at San Jacinto Wildlife Area?▼
Birding at San Jacinto Wildlife Area is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at San Jacinto Wildlife Area?▼
San Jacinto Wildlife Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.