Irvine Regional Park Bird Walk (P)

Join us on this twice yearly bird walk through California’s oldest regional park, established in 1897.

Irvine Regional Park encompasses 495 acres of diverse habitats including groves of old-growth coast live oak and sycamore trees, riparian woodlands, coastal sage scrub, suburban parkland/green space, and a small man-made lake. 248 different species of birds have been observed here over the years. We expect to encounter a large diversity of birds including a variety of ducks, California Quail, Indian Peafowl, herons/egrets, raptors, woodpeckers/sapsuckers, parrots, corvids, Oak Titmouse, nuthatches, gnatcatchers, Western Bluebird, Hermit Thrush, finches, sparrows, and both resident and migratory warblers; just to name a few!

When: 7:30 AM–11:30 AM

Meeting Location: Meet at Parking Lot N at Irvine Regional Park.

Irvine Regional Park
1 Irvine Park Rd.
Orange, CA 92869

Park Entrance Fee: $3 if you do not have an OC Parks Pass.

All levels of birding skills are welcome. We will be making a large circuit around the main portion of the park, as well as venturing for a short distance out onto the adjacent Villa Park flood basin. This is an overall easy and flat hike on paved roads, dirt trails, and across green lawns in a few areas. The distance, however, is over 3 miles. Standard restrooms and drinking fountains are available throughout the park, although you may want to bring your own water and a light snack.

Trip Leader: Martin Fee