Vasona Lake County Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Vasona Lake County Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 216 species recorded on eBird. This lake and urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Ring-necked Duck 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

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

3/6/2026Don Edwards NWR--Env. Ed. Ctr. (EEC) and nearby upland areas1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026Ed Levin CP--Spring Valley area4 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/5/2026Lone Hill Park3 observed

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

3/5/2026Big Basin SP--China Grade (north of Highway 236)1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

3/5/2026Salt Pond A121 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/5/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park2 observed

Blue-winged Teal x Northern Shoveler (hybrid)

Spatula discors x clypeata

3/5/2026Palo Alto Baylands1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/2026Soquel, Crestline Way1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

3/5/2026Cortez Park (SCZ Co.)1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/4/2026Thousand Oaks Park (SCL Co.)1 observed

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

3/4/2026Loop trail1 observed

Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

3/3/2026Charleston Slough/Coast Casey Forebay1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/3/2026Chesbro Reservoir1 observed

Song Sparrow (heermanni Group)

Melospiza melodia

3/3/2026Sanborn CP--John Nicholas Trail

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

633/5/2026

Mallard

43/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

103/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

163/5/2026

Mourning Dove

23/5/2026

White-throated Swift

13/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/5/2026

American Coot

423/5/2026

California Gull

13/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

103/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Green Heron

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/5/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

13/5/2026

Black Phoebe

13/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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