Heron's Head Park
California · Southwest
Easy
October-May
Free
Open daily, sunrise to sunset
About This Location
Heron's Head Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Lesser Scaup 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
Great-tailed Grackle
Quiscalus mexicanus
Northern Gannet
Morus bassanus
Least Tern
Sternula antillarum
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Brant
Branta bernicla
Purple Martin
Progne subis
Common Loon
Gavia immer
Bell's Sparrow
Artemisiospiza belli
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Mallard
Rock Pigeon
Black-necked Stilt
Black Oystercatcher
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Long-billed Curlew
Marbled Godwit
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Western Gull
California Gull
Caspian Tern
Elegant Tern
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
Common Raven
Barn Swallow
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- India Basin Shoreline Park
- Candlestick Point SRA
- Bayview Park
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