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Birding Near Chula Vista, CA

30 birding locations within 50 miles

California · United States

30

Locations

72+

Species

9

Habitats

3

Peak Seasons

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Birding Locations Near Chula Vista

Wetland birding habitat

California

1.7 mi away

Moderate

San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Sweetwater Marsh Unit / Living Coast Discovery Center (limited access)

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 222 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

5.1 mi away

Easy

Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center/North McCoy Trail

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 243 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
a mountain with yellow flowers

California

6.0 mi away

Easy

Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch)

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 259 recorded species.

River/RiparianUrban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

6.1 mi away

Moderate

Dairy Mart Ponds

Desert birding hotspot in California with 268 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

6.2 mi away

Moderate

Sweetwater Reservoir

Lake birding hotspot in California with 232 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Canyon birding habitat

California

6.8 mi away

Easy

Border Field State Park & Goat Canyon

Canyon birding hotspot in California with 257 recorded species.

CanyonGrasslandFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

8.9 mi away

Moderate

Lower Otay Reservoir - south arm & boat ramp

Lake birding hotspot in California with 205 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

9.4 mi away

Moderate

Cabrillo National Monument

Desert birding hotspot in California with 290 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
A group of american flags flying over a cemetery

California

9.8 mi away

Easy

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery (no birding 8a-5p)

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 323 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

10.4 mi away

Moderate

Lake Murray - southeast side

Lake birding hotspot in California with 236 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
a small bird sitting on top of a metal pipe

California

11.4 mi away

Moderate

Famosa Slough

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 261 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
A flock of birds flying over a body of water

California

12.1 mi away

Moderate

San Diego River mudflats (including Robb Field & Quivira Way)

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 290 recorded species.

River/RiparianGrasslandFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

13.5 mi away

Moderate

Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 227 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

14.3 mi away

Easy

Mission Trails Regional Park - Northeast Region

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 200 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

15.6 mi away

Moderate

Santee Lakes

Desert birding hotspot in California with 248 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

17.9 mi away

Moderate

Lindo Lake

Lake birding hotspot in California with 223 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
A drone shot of the Pacific Ocean and the La Jolla seaside neighborhood in San Diego, California, on a cloudy day

California

18.2 mi away

Moderate

Point La Jolla - seawatch

Desert birding hotspot in California with 259 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

22.7 mi away

Moderate

Los Penasquitos Lagoon - mouth & beach

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 235 recorded species.

WetlandCoastalFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

24.5 mi away

Moderate

San Dieguito Lagoon - Southeast & Dust Devil Trails

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 216 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
River/Riparian birding habitat

California

24.8 mi away

Moderate

San Dieguito Sports Fields & Riparian

River/Riparian birding hotspot in California with 200 recorded species.

River/RiparianFallWinter
Desert birding habitat

California

25.1 mi away

Moderate

Del Mar Public Works

Desert birding hotspot in California with 215 recorded species.

DesertChaparralFallWinter
a body of water surrounded by trees and bushes

California

27.7 mi away

Moderate

San Elijo Lagoon - west

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 291 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

28.7 mi away

Moderate

Lake Hodges - east end (footbridge, lakebed, scrub)

Lake birding hotspot in California with 227 recorded species.

LakeChaparralFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

29.3 mi away

Moderate

Lake Hodges - Del Dios area (west end)

Lake birding hotspot in California with 204 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

30.2 mi away

Easy

Kit Carson Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 205 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Urban Park birding habitat

California

32.0 mi away

Easy

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Urban Park birding hotspot in California with 229 recorded species.

Urban ParkFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

32.6 mi away

Moderate

Lake Morena

Lake birding hotspot in California with 209 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Wetland birding habitat

California

33.5 mi away

Moderate

Batiquitos Lagoon - north side trails

Wetland birding hotspot in California with 242 recorded species.

WetlandFallWinter
Lake birding habitat

California

37.8 mi away

Moderate

Lake Cuyamaca

Lake birding hotspot in California with 242 recorded species.

LakeFallWinter
Coastal birding habitat

California

43.0 mi away

Moderate

Oceanside Harbor & San Luis Rey River mouth

Coastal birding hotspot in California with 230 recorded species.

CoastalRiver/RiparianFallWinter

Top Species Near Chula Vista

Notable birds found at locations within 50 miles:

Western GullDouble-crested CormorantNorthern MockingbirdSong SparrowLong-billed CurlewAnna's HummingbirdAmerican CootSnowy EgretYellow-rumped WarblerWhite-tailed KiteRed-tailed HawkAmerican KestrelEuropean StarlingNorthern ShovelerGadwallCommon GallinuleHutton's VireoRock PigeonMourning DoveYellow-crowned Night HeronCinnamon TealAmerican WigeonMallardWhite-throated SwiftAllen's Hummingbird+47 more

Habitats & Seasons

Habitat Types:

Wetland8 locations
Lake8 locations
Chaparral6 locations
Urban Park5 locations
Desert5 locations
River/Riparian4 locations
Coastal3 locations
Grassland2 locations
Canyon1 location

Best Seasons:

Spring30 locations
Fall30 locations
Winter30 locations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best birding spots near Chula Vista, CA?▼
Top birding locations within 50 miles of Chula Vista include San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Sweetwater Marsh Unit / Living Coast Discovery Center (limited access), Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge - Visitor Center/North McCoy Trail, Tijuana River Valley - Bird & Butterfly Garden (Myers Ranch), Dairy Mart Ponds, Sweetwater Reservoir. These spots offer wetland, coastal, river/riparian habitats.
What birds can I see near Chula Vista?▼
Birders near Chula Vista can spot species including Western Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Northern Mockingbird, Song Sparrow, Long-billed Curlew, Anna's Hummingbird, American Coot, Snowy Egret. The area's 9 habitat types support diverse birdlife year-round.
When is the best time for birding near Chula Vista?▼
The best seasons for birding near Chula Vista are Spring and Fall and Winter. Spring migration is particularly rewarding. Fall brings migrating raptors and songbirds.
How many birding locations are near Chula Vista?▼
There are 30 documented birding locations within 50 miles of Chula Vista, CA, ranging from 1.7 to 43.0 miles from the city center.

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