Cesar Chavez Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Cesar Chavez Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 230 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Bufflehead, Rock Pigeon, and American Coot 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

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

3/6/2026Sunset Blvd. at Quintara St. intersection and vicinity1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026Candlestick Pt. State Rec. Area - long traveling lists - use specific hotspot where appropriate2 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/6/2026Carquinez Heights overlook1 observed

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

3/6/2026University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley US-CA (37.8675,-122.2612)1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/6/2026Golden Gate Park--McLaren Lodge/Horseshoe Pits/Northeast Entrance1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (pugetensis)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/6/2026Corona Heights Park8 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

3/5/2026South Richmond Marshes (Stege, Hoffman) and Meeker Slough17 observed

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/5/2026Santa Venetia Marsh Preserve1 observed

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

3/5/2026Lafayette Reservoir1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026Amador Street - fennel/willow patch and adjoining fields 37.74489, -122.379561 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

3/5/2026Ballena Bay1 observed

Common Murre

Uria aalge

3/5/2026Cesar Chavez Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Bufflehead

123/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

33/5/2026

American Coot

33/5/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/5/2026

Willet

13/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/5/2026

Western Gull

83/5/2026

California Gull

13/5/2026

Forster's Tern

93/5/2026

Western Grebe

13/5/2026

Clark's Grebe

13/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

43/5/2026

Great Egret

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/5/2026

Brown Pelican

13/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/5/2026

Burrowing Owl

13/5/2026

American Crow

63/5/2026

Bewick's Wren

13/5/2026

American Pipit

13/5/2026

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 Cesar Chavez Park for birding?
The best months to visit Cesar Chavez Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Cesar Chavez Park?
Notable species at Cesar Chavez Park include Bufflehead, Rock Pigeon, American Coot, Spotted Sandpiper, Willet. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Cesar Chavez Park?
Birding at Cesar Chavez Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Cesar Chavez Park?
Cesar Chavez Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.