Birding
Scientists and students from the University and the community not only study the plants, but also the wildlife within the Gardens' boundaries. Nearly 200 different kinds of birds have been observed. Some of the more conspicuous species are the Anna's and Costa's hummingbirds, California towhee, mockingbird, raven, red-tailed hawk, roadrunner and scrub jay. A listing of the birds observed at the Botanic Gardens, Birds of the UCR Botanic Gardens,
Third Edition, was revised by Jean Weiss in 2000, and is available at the entrance Gatehouse.
Photo: Male Costa's Hummingbird, by Brian G. Prescott
