Urban Park birding habitat

Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 225 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Green-winged Teal 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

Short-billed Gull

Larus brachyrhynchus

7/19/2026Elsie Roemer Bird Sanctuary1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

7/19/2026Don Edwards NWR--entrance road (Grand Blvd.) between tracks and gate1 observed

American Wigeon

Mareca americana

7/19/2026Don Edwards NWR--entrance road (Grand Blvd.) between tracks and gate1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

7/19/2026Salt Pond A93 observed

Northern Gannet

Morus bassanus

7/19/2026Pillar Point Harbor1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

7/19/2026Guadalupe River Park1 observed

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

7/19/2026Stevens Creek delta1 observed

Western Gull

Larus occidentalis

7/19/2026Stevens Creek delta2 observed

Wilson's Snipe

Gallinago delicata

7/19/2026Coyote Hills Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Black-necked Stilt

47/18/2026

Forster's Tern

57/18/2026

Elegant Tern

37/18/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

17/18/2026

Snowy Egret

17/18/2026

Great Egret

17/18/2026

Black Phoebe

27/18/2026

House Finch

27/18/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

17/18/2026

California Towhee

37/18/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

27/18/2026

Willet

7/18/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

7/18/2026

Western Sandpiper

7/18/2026

Great Blue Heron

17/18/2026

American White Pelican

7/18/2026

Cliff Swallow

27/18/2026

Bushtit

27/18/2026

Western Bluebird

57/18/2026

House Sparrow

57/18/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park for birding?
The best months to visit Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park?
Notable species at Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park include Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Common Goldeneye, American Coot. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park?
Birding at Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park?
Bedwell Bayfront Park-Menlo Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.