Desert birding habitat

Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access is a productive birding destination in California, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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

Glaucous-winged Gull

Larus glaucescens

7/15/2026San Leandro Marina1 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

7/15/2026Amador Street - fennel/willow patch and adjoining fields 37.74489, -122.379561 observed

Northern Harrier

Circus hudsonius

7/15/2026Presidio--El Polin Springs & Inspiration Point2 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

7/15/2026Heron's Head Park1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

7/15/2026MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline--New Marsh/San Leandro Creek1 observed

Least Tern

Sternula antillarum

7/14/2026Shorebird Park - Beach Park Blvd.40 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

7/14/2026MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline--Arrowhead Marsh1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

7/14/2026Coyote Hills Regional Park--Visitor Center area1 observed

White-breasted Nuthatch

Sitta carolinensis

7/14/2026Fort Mason1 observed

Hooded Warbler

Setophaga citrina

7/14/2026Laguna Honda - includes canyon along Clarendon, hillside east of Laguna Honda Blvd and hospital grounds1 observed

Red Knot

Calidris canutus

7/13/2026Charleston Slough/Coast Casey Forebay1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

7/13/2026Garin Park, Jordan Pond South Side Trail1 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

7/13/2026Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

247/13/2026

Mallard

67/13/2026

Northern Pintail

17/13/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

57/13/2026

Mourning Dove

47/13/2026

Black-necked Stilt

97/13/2026

American Avocet

57/13/2026

Black-bellied Plover

87/13/2026

Long-billed Curlew

37/13/2026

Marbled Godwit

607/13/2026

Willet

167/13/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

77/13/2026

Western Gull

37/13/2026

California Gull

307/13/2026

Least Tern

17/13/2026

Caspian Tern

77/13/2026

Forster's Tern

87/13/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

27/13/2026

Snowy Egret

147/13/2026

Green Heron

17/13/2026

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 Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access for birding?
The best months to visit Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access?
Notable species at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access include Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access?
Birding at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access?
Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.