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Bird Walks

Bird Walks

Join EMWD for a Bird Walk and share the opportunity to view ibises, egrets, blackbirds and many other migratory and resident birds in their natural habitat at the EMWD Wetlands.

Located on the grounds of the San Jacinto Valley Regional Water Reclamation Facility, the multi-purpose constructed wetlands “polishes” recycled water before it is distributed to nearby farms, dairies, and the San Jacinto Wildlife Area for irrigation and additional environmental uses.

Bird Walks are hosted on the second Saturday of each month, October through April.

Bird Walks are led by experienced Audubon Society Members Antonio Corona, and Joyce Schwartz — Audubon Tour Guides: Joyce Schwartz and Antonio Corona

2025 Scheduled Tour Dates:

Saturday, February 8, 2025
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Saturday, December 13, 2025

Reservations

Make a Reservation for an upcoming Bird Walk Tour

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Note: Reservations are required. Reservations are limited to a maximum of 75 visitors per tour. Reservations are on a first-come/first-serve basis. Once the maximum number of reservations is met, we cannot accept any more reservations for that tour date. No guests will be allowed on-site without a reservation. For groups of 5 or more, please call Allan Freetage at (951) 928-3777 x4226 or send an e-mail to: freetaga@emwd.org

Location

Address

Hemet/San Jacinto Multi-Purpose Constructed Wetlands
770 North Sanderson Avenue
San Jacinto, CA 92582

Directions to the Wetlands

Time

8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Facility Information

This facility is not open to the public. Guests are only allowed admittance during the designated dates and times. Guests must stay for the duration of the walk.

Gates close at 8:05 a.m. Bird Walk attendees are encouraged to be punctual.

Bird Walks will be canceled during inclement weather.

Bird Walks are not recommended for children under eight years of age.

Bird Walk Tour Safety Video

Contact

For more information please contact Allan Freetage at 951-928-3777, ext. 4226 or via e-mail freetaga@emwd.org

Our Birds

American Kestrel

American Kestrel

Dates Spotted:

December 14, 2024
October 12, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023

American Pipit

American Pipit

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
November 9, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
April 8, 2023

American Wigeon

American Wigeon

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023

Black-Crowned Night-Heron

Black-Crowned Night-Heron

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
October 12, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
October 14, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023

Black-Necked Stilt

Black-Necked Stilt

Dates Spotted:

December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
October 12, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
October 14, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023

Brewer’s Blackbird

Brewer's Blackbird

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
December 9, 2023

Cinnamon Teal

Cinnamon Teal

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023

Common Gallinule

Common Gallinule

Dates Spotted:

December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
January 13, 2024
April 8, 2023

Common Raven

Common Raven

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
November 9, 2024
October 12, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
October 14, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023

Loggerhead Shrike

Loggerhead Shrike

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
February 11, 2023

Mallard

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
October 12, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
October 14, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023

Marsh Wren

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
October 12, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
October 14, 2023
February 11, 2023

Redhead

Redhead

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
November 9, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023

Red-Shouldered Hawk

Red-shouldered Hawk

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
November 9, 2024

Red-Tailed Hawk

Red-Tailed Hawk

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
October 12, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
October 14, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023

Red-Winged Blackbird

Red-Winged Blackbird

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
October 12, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
October 14, 2023
February 11, 2023

Ring-Billed Gull

Ring-Billed Gull

Dates Spotted:

November 11, 2023

Ring-Necked Duck

Ring-Necked Duck

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
November 9, 2024
October 12, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
February 11, 2023

Ruddy Duck

Ruddy Duck

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
October 14, 2023
February 11, 2023

Savannah Sparrow

Savannah Sparrow

Dates Spotted:

December 14, 2024
October 14, 2023

Say’s Phoebe

Say's Phoebe

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023

Song Sparrow

Song Sparrow

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
April 13, 2024
October 14, 2023
April 8, 2023

Tree Swallow

Tree Swallow

Dates Spotted:

April 13, 2024
April 8, 2023

Turkey Vulture

Turkey Vulture

Dates Spotted:

January 11, 2025
December 14, 2024
November 9, 2024
October 12, 2024
April 13, 2024
January 13, 2024
December 9, 2023
November 11, 2023
October 14, 2023
April 8, 2023
February 11, 2023