Antonelli Pond

California · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Antonelli Pond is a productive birding destination in California, with 257 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Mallard, American Coot, and Pied-billed Grebe 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

Common Ringed Plover

Charadrius hiaticula

3/5/2026Moss Landing--Jetty Road, north jetty & State Beach1 observed

Black Scoter

Melanitta americana

3/5/2026Waddell Bluffs2 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/5/2026San Lorenzo River mouth1 observed

Hooded Oriole

Icterus cucullatus

3/5/2026Soquel, Crestline Way1 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

3/5/2026Cortez Park (SCZ Co.)1 observed

Common Gallinule

Gallinula galeata

3/3/2026Zmudowski SB1 observed

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

3/3/2026Zmudowski SB1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

3/3/2026Zmudowski SB1 observed

Song Sparrow (heermanni Group)

Melospiza melodia

3/3/2026Sanborn CP--John Nicholas Trail

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/3/2026Natural Bridges SB1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

43/1/2026

American Coot

43/1/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/1/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/1/2026

Black Phoebe

23/1/2026

American Crow

3/1/2026

Western Bluebird

73/1/2026

House Finch

13/1/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

153/1/2026

Song Sparrow

93/1/2026

California Towhee

23/1/2026

Spotted Towhee

23/1/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

23/1/2026

Cinnamon Teal

42/27/2026

American Wigeon

2/27/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

12/27/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

52/27/2026

California Scrub-Jay

22/27/2026

Ruby-crowned Kinglet

12/27/2026

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 Antonelli Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Antonelli Pond for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Antonelli Pond?
Notable species at Antonelli Pond include Mallard, American Coot, Pied-billed Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Red-tailed Hawk. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Antonelli Pond?
Birding at Antonelli Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Antonelli Pond?
Antonelli Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.