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Coyote Point County Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

$6 per vehicle

Hours

Open daily, 8:00 AM - dusk

About This Location

Coyote Point County Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 282 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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

Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

5/28/2026Shoreline Park--Shoreline Lake area4 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

5/28/2026Palo Alto Flood Control Basin--E. Bayshore Rd. ponds3 observed

Black Tern

Chlidonias niger

5/28/2026Shoreline Park--Shoreline Lake area1 observed

Scripps's Murrelet

Synthliboramphus scrippsi

5/28/2026Pillar Point Harbor--West Point Ave. Riparian areas, Freshwater Pond trails, includes Maverick's Beach1 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

5/28/2026Golden Gate Park--Blue Heron Lake & Strawberry Hill1 observed

White-throated Sparrow

Zonotrichia albicollis

5/28/2026Pacifica Yard List1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

5/28/2026Coyote Hills Regional Park1 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

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

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

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

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

5/28/2026Bernal Hill2 observed

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

5/27/2026Burleigh Murray SP1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/27/2026Tofoni Trail — Woodside SW2 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Surf Scoter

25/26/2026

California Gull

35/26/2026

Caspian Tern

35/26/2026

Forster's Tern

125/26/2026

Elegant Tern

65/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

75/26/2026

Snowy Egret

65/26/2026

Great Egret

15/26/2026

Brown Pelican

85/26/2026

Black Phoebe

15/26/2026

American Crow

25/26/2026

Western Bluebird

35/26/2026

House Finch

25/26/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

15/26/2026

California Towhee

15/26/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

5/26/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

35/25/2026

Mallard

95/25/2026

Rock Pigeon

55/25/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

25/25/2026

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 tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.

  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 Point County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Coyote Point County Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Coyote Point County Park?
Notable species at Coyote Point County Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, American Crow, Western Bluebird, Cedar Waxwing, Wild Turkey, Rock Pigeon, Turkey Vulture, Anna's Hummingbird. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Coyote Point County Park?
Birding at Coyote Point County 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 Point County Park?
The entrance fee at Coyote Point County Park is $6 per vehicle. Hours: Open daily, 8:00 AM - dusk.
What amenities are available at Coyote Point County Park?
Coyote Point County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.