Urban Park birding habitat

Cesar Chavez Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
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

Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

5/30/2026Sutro Baths--seawatch1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

5/30/2026Golden Gate Park--Blue Heron Lake & Strawberry Hill1 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

5/30/2026Wilder Community & Fields1 observed

Snow Goose

Anser caerulescens

5/30/2026Tony Lema Golf Course, California, US1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

5/30/2026Tony Lema Golf Course, California, US1 observed

Surf Scoter

Melanitta perspicillata

5/30/2026Benicia Pier1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/30/2026Mt. Tamalpais--Cataract Trail1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/30/2026595 14th St, San Francisco US-CA 37.76787, -122.426621 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

5/30/2026East Golden Gate Park by bicycle1 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/29/2026Waterbird Regional Preserve/McNabney Marsh2 observed

Glaucous x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

Larus hyperboreus x glaucescens

5/29/2026Lone Tree Point1 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

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Rock Pigeon

85/30/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

25/30/2026

Killdeer

15/30/2026

Western Gull

95/30/2026

Western Grebe

15/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

15/30/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

25/30/2026

Snowy Egret

65/30/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/30/2026

Brown Pelican

15/30/2026

American Crow

55/30/2026

Tree Swallow

35/30/2026

European Starling

15/30/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

15/30/2026

Savannah Sparrow

15/30/2026

California Towhee

35/30/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

105/30/2026

California Gull

25/29/2026

Caspian Tern

15/29/2026

Forster's Tern

15/29/2026

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.