Urban Park birding habitat

Berkeley Aquatic Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Berkeley Aquatic Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 204 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Canvasback 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

Red Phalarope

Phalaropus fulicarius

5/29/20261701 Monarch Street, Alameda, California, US (37.776, -122.309)1 observed

Glaucous x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

Larus hyperboreus x glaucescens

5/29/2026Lone Tree Point1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

5/29/2026Golden Gate Park--Blue Heron Lake & Strawberry Hill1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

5/29/2026Bernal Hill1 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/28/2026Waterbird Regional Preserve/McNabney Marsh1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/28/2026Lone Tree Point3 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

5/28/2026Pier 94--salt marsh restoration1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

5/28/2026Pier 94--salt marsh restoration1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/28/2026Muir Beach--includes beach, Redwood Creek riparian corridor, Green Gulch1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

5/28/2026Green Gulch Zen Center, Zendo, Zendo Pond & Gardens Area1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/27/2026Pacheco Marsh--Pt. Edith Trail (TransMontaigne Pipeline Trail)2 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/27/2026Crown Road Area — Baltimore Canyon OSP1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

805/22/2026

Mallard

105/22/2026

Rock Pigeon

205/22/2026

Mourning Dove

25/22/2026

White-throated Swift

35/22/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

25/22/2026

American Coot

25/22/2026

Black-necked Stilt

15/22/2026

Killdeer

15/22/2026

Western Gull

105/22/2026

California Gull

115/22/2026

Caspian Tern

15/22/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

85/22/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

55/22/2026

Snowy Egret

25/22/2026

Green Heron

15/22/2026

Great Egret

25/22/2026

Great Blue Heron

35/22/2026

American White Pelican

15/22/2026

Osprey

15/22/2026

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 Berkeley Aquatic Park for birding?
The best months to visit Berkeley Aquatic Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Berkeley Aquatic Park?
Notable species at Berkeley Aquatic Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Canvasback, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Berkeley Aquatic Park?
Birding at Berkeley Aquatic Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Berkeley Aquatic Park?
Berkeley Aquatic Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.