There are some great places to get out into nature and go birding in the Whittier area. Whittier is in the Puente – Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. An important area allowing space for wildlife to thrive within the large metropolitan area.
Where to go birding in the Whittier Area
Sycamore Canyon
Location: 5040 Workman Mill Rd., Whittier, CA 90609 (See map)
The trail is located adjacent to Rose Hills Cemetery gate 17, but note that the trail is not in the cemetery! The entrance to Sycamore Canyon is a driveway just southwest of the entrance to the cemetery.
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Whittier Narrows Nature Center
Location: 1000 North Durfee Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733 (See map)
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San Gabriel Coastal Basin Spreading Ground
Location: Pico Rivera, CA 90660 (See map)
Near Rimbank Ave. and Mines Ave.
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Legg Lake at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area
Location: 750 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733 (See map)
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Organizations working to preserve natural habitats in our area
Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority
Other resources
What Do I do If I Find A Sick, Injured, or Dead Bird? (From the Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
When You Should - and Should Not - Rescue Baby Birds (From the National Audubon)