This discussion of the LA River covers that portion of the LA River between State Highway 2 to the north and Interstate 5 to the south. While the banks of the river are concrete along its entire length, much of it is soft bottom with riparian forest and other wetland vegetation. While large amounts of trash and graffiti are typical of the LA River, so is a diverse array of birdlife. Both sides of the river are fully accessible via walking paths.
Species Accounts
Photographs
Pedestrian bridge over the LA River near Rio de Los Angeles State Park. 
Looking north from the west side of the river, just north of the pedestrian bridge. October 2022. 
Looking south toward Interstate 5 from the east side of the river. July 2021. 
Looking south toward Interstate 5 from the west side of the river. October 2023.