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
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Setophaga coronata
Brant
Branta bernicla
Northern Parula
Setophaga americana
Cackling Goose
Branta hutchinsii
Red-eyed Vireo
Vireo olivaceus
Spotted Sandpiper
Actitis macularius
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
Greater Scaup
Aythya marila
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Rock Pigeon
Black-necked Stilt
Black Oystercatcher
Killdeer
Hudsonian Whimbrel
Western Gull
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Great Egret
Great Blue Heron
Brown Pelican
American Crow
Northern Mockingbird
White-crowned Sparrow
Brown-headed Cowbird
Mallard
Common Murre
California Gull
Caspian Tern
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.
- 4
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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