green trees beside river during daytime

Coyote Hills Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

$5 per vehicle

Hours

Open daily, 8:00 AM - dusk

About This Location

Coyote Hills Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 288 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Marsh Wren, Canada Goose, and Cinnamon 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Yellow-breasted Chat

Icteria virens

5/31/2026Coyote Creek Trail--Ranch Dr. access1 observed

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi

5/31/2026El Corte De Madera Creek OSP1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Setophaga coronata

5/31/2026El Corte De Madera Creek OSP2 observed

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta canadensis

5/31/2026El Corte De Madera Creek OSP1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

5/31/2026Audubon Williams Sisters Ranch (restricted access)1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/31/2026Audubon Williams Sisters Ranch (restricted access)1 observed

Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

5/31/2026Ed Levin CP--Agua Caliente-Tularcitos trails1 observed

Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

5/31/2026Guadalupe River Park5 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

5/31/2026Palo Alto Flood Control Basin--E. Bayshore Rd. ponds2 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

5/31/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park1 observed

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

5/30/2026Sunnyvale WPCP--East Pond2 observed

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Zonotrichia atricapilla

5/30/2026Hayward, Drummond north (gated community)1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

5/30/2026Ed Levin CP--Spring Valley area1 observed

Western Gull

Larus occidentalis

5/30/2026Palo Alto Baylands1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

85/31/2026

Mallard

135/31/2026

Ruddy Duck

15/31/2026

Common Gallinule

95/31/2026

American Coot

15/31/2026

Black-necked Stilt

25/31/2026

Killdeer

15/31/2026

California Gull

5/31/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

115/31/2026

Snowy Egret

25/31/2026

Great Egret

25/31/2026

Great Blue Heron

15/31/2026

American White Pelican

15/31/2026

White-tailed Kite

15/31/2026

Northern Harrier

15/31/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

15/31/2026

Black Phoebe

35/31/2026

California Scrub-Jay

25/31/2026

American Crow

15/31/2026

Tree Swallow

55/31/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Coyote Hills Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Coyote Hills Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Coyote Hills Regional Park?
Notable species at Coyote Hills Regional Park include Marsh Wren, Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, California Gull, Black Phoebe, American Crow, Canvasback, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Coyote Hills Regional Park?
Birding at Coyote Hills Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Coyote Hills Regional Park?
The entrance fee at Coyote Hills Regional Park is $5 per vehicle. Hours: Open daily, 8:00 AM - dusk.
What amenities are available at Coyote Hills Regional Park?
Coyote Hills Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.