American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area

California · Southwest

Habitat
LakeRiver/Riparian
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area is a productive birding destination in California, with 224 species recorded on eBird. This lake and river/riparian habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.

Location

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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Bushtit (Pacific)

Psaltriparus minimus

3/5/2026Loomis Basin Community Park6 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/2026MY PIT (for BIG SIT DATA)1 observed

Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

3/3/2026CA Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Westgate Drive #75551 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/3/20262751 Breen Drive, Rocklin, California, US (38.818, -121.261)3 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

3/3/2026HPV woods1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/3/2026Bridgeway Island Pond1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

3/2/2026Davis Wetlands1 observed

Pacific Wren

Troglodytes pacificus

3/1/2026Reichmuth Park1 observed

Sandhill Crane (Lesser)

Antigone canadensis

2/28/2026Bridgeway Island Pond1 observed

Grasshopper Sparrow

Ammodramus savannarum

2/28/2026Deer Creek Bridge--Latrobe Rd. / Cothrin Ranch Rd.1 observed

Western Gull

Larus occidentalis

2/28/2026Kassis Property--Upper (Meadow), Rancho Cordova1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

313/4/2026

Mallard

43/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

63/4/2026

Common Merganser

23/4/2026

California Quail

53/4/2026

Mourning Dove

43/4/2026

Killdeer

13/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

193/4/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/4/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/4/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

43/4/2026

Black Phoebe

13/4/2026

California Scrub-Jay

13/4/2026

Yellow-billed Magpie

143/4/2026

American Crow

63/4/2026

Oak Titmouse

33/4/2026

European Starling

63/4/2026

American Robin

103/4/2026

House Finch

13/4/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

63/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area for birding?
The best months to visit American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area?
Notable species at American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, California Quail. The area supports lake, river/riparian habitats.
How difficult is birding at American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area?
Birding at American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area?
American River Parkway - William B Pond Rec Area offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.