Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas is a productive birding destination in California, with 206 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Mourning Dove 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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/5/2026Lone Hill Park3 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

3/5/2026Salt Pond A121 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/5/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park2 observed

Blue-winged Teal x Northern Shoveler (hybrid)

Spatula discors x clypeata

3/5/2026Palo Alto Baylands1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/4/2026Thousand Oaks Park (SCL Co.)1 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

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

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/4/2026Lone Hill Park2 observed

Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

3/3/2026Charleston Slough/Coast Casey Forebay1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/2/2026Shoreline Park--Shoreline Lake area1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/2/2026Del Valle Regional Park1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/1/2026Coyote Hills Regional Park--Dumbarton Quarry Campground and Day Use3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/2/2026

Mallard

43/2/2026

Mourning Dove

13/2/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

23/2/2026

American Coot

153/2/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/2/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

353/2/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/2/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

33/2/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

23/2/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

13/2/2026

Black Phoebe

43/2/2026

Say's Phoebe

13/2/2026

American Crow

33/2/2026

Common Raven

13/2/2026

Oak Titmouse

23/2/2026

Tree Swallow

173/2/2026

Bushtit

63/2/2026

Bewick's Wren

23/2/2026

European Starling

33/2/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas for birding?
The best months to visit Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas?
Notable species at Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas include Canada Goose, Mallard, Mourning Dove, Anna's Hummingbird, American Coot. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas?
Birding at Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas?
Ed Levin CP - Sandy Wool-Elm areas offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.