Coyote Hills Regional Park
California · Southwest
Easy
October-May
$5 per vehicle
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
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Yellow-breasted Chat
Icteria virens
Townsend's Warbler
Setophaga townsendi
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Redhead
Aythya americana
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Common Gallinule
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
Killdeer
California Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
White-tailed Kite
Northern Harrier
Red-shouldered Hawk
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Don Edwards SF Bay NWR
- Alameda Creek Trail
- Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area
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