Del Valle Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Del Valle Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 226 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

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/5/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park2 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/4/2026Brushy Peak Regional Park10 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

3/4/2026Don Edwards NWR--Pond A161 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/2/2026Del Valle Regional Park1 observed

Scaly-breasted Munia

Lonchura punctulata

2/28/2026Penitencia Creek Trail2 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

2/27/2026Salt Pond A131 observed

Glaucous x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

Larus hyperboreus x glaucescens

2/27/2026Salt Pond A131 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

2/26/2026Tracy Fish Collection Facility11 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

2/25/2026Reuss Road1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

243/2/2026

Mallard

23/2/2026

Bufflehead

63/2/2026

Common Merganser

83/2/2026

Ruddy Duck

23/2/2026

California Quail

23/2/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

33/2/2026

White-throated Swift

93/2/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

53/2/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

13/2/2026

American Coot

253/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

43/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

223/2/2026

Cooper's Hawk

13/2/2026

Bald Eagle

13/2/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/2/2026

Red-breasted Sapsucker

13/2/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

123/2/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

23/2/2026

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 Del Valle Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Del Valle Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Del Valle Regional Park?
Notable species at Del Valle Regional Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Common Merganser, Ruddy Duck. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Del Valle Regional Park?
Birding at Del Valle Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Del Valle Regional Park?
Del Valle Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.