Fort Mason
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Fort Mason is a productive birding destination in California, with 251 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Rock Pigeon, Anna's Hummingbird, and Allen's Hummingbird 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
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Allen's Hummingbird
Selasphorus sasin
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Brant
Branta bernicla
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Wood Duck
Aix sponsa
Pigeon Guillemot
Cepphus columba
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Rock Pigeon
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Western Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Red-tailed Hawk
Nuttall's Woodpecker
Red-masked Parakeet
Black Phoebe
California Scrub-Jay
American Crow
Tree Swallow
Violet-green Swallow
Barn Swallow
Pygmy Nuthatch
Brown Creeper
Western Bluebird
American Robin
House Sparrow
Birding Tips
- 1
Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.
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Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
This urban green space acts as a migrant trap — birds concentrate here during migration, especially after overnight flights.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Crissy Field
- Aquatic Park
- Marina Green
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