Butterbredt Spring, a premier hotspot to observe birds during spring migration

Borrego Palm Canyon, a beautiful oasis in the Anza-Borrego Desert, is home of the Canyon Wren.

Jalama Beach, where surfers compete with birds.

Western and Clark's Grebes both nest on tranquil Santa Margarita Lake.

Oceano, a peaceful fresh water lagoon favored by birds during breeding season.

Joshua Tree NP--Cottonwood Spring Hotspot on eBird Joshua Tree NP--Cottonwood Campground Hotspot on eBird Habitat: Desert The resident Black-throated sparrow greeted us upon our arrival at the Cottonwood Campground. Dark-eyed Junco, rare in the area foraging nearby. On our way to Cottonwood Spring Oasis, a Northern Mockingbird perched on a California Juniper was starring at us. We spotted a Ladder-backed Woodpecker in the distance. We reached the Cottonwood Spring Oasis. We t

San Marcos Foothills, a unique urban foothill open space and an important habitat for rare birds.

Villa Creek at Estero Bluffs State Park, a scenic area and Western Snowy Plover habitat worth discovering.

Winter Birding | Oso Flaco Lake, Guadalupe a natural reserve with a variety of habitats ideal for birding.