Urban Park birding habitat

Joseph D. Grant County Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Joseph D. Grant County Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 208 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, California Quail, and Anna'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 Knot

Calidris canutus

7/18/2026Salt Pond A95 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

7/18/2026Salt Pond A91 observed

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

7/18/2026Salt Pond A101 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/18/2026Don Edwards NWR--Pond A161 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

7/18/2026Willow Glen Post Office Rt - Atlas Block SJ West SE3 observed

California Condor

Gymnogyps californianus

7/17/2026Anderson Lake CP--Rosendin Park1 observed

Scaly-breasted Munia

Lonchura punctulata

7/17/2026Santa Clara Valley Water District3 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

7/17/2026Salt Pond A8 (no public access)1 observed

Common Goldeneye

Bucephala clangula

7/17/2026Salt Pond A8 (no public access)1 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/16/2026Don Edwards NWR--entrance road (Grand Blvd.) between tracks and gate1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

California Quail

177/14/2026

Wild Turkey

27/14/2026

Mourning Dove

87/14/2026

Turkey Vulture

37/14/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

17/14/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/14/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

57/14/2026

Northern Flicker

47/14/2026

American Kestrel

27/14/2026

Black Phoebe

77/14/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/14/2026

California Scrub-Jay

127/14/2026

American Crow

407/14/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

37/14/2026

Oak Titmouse

37/14/2026

Violet-green Swallow

37/14/2026

Wrentit

27/14/2026

White-breasted Nuthatch

17/14/2026

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

27/14/2026

Bewick's Wren

47/14/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.

  2. 2

    Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Joseph D. Grant County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Joseph D. Grant County Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Joseph D. Grant County Park?
Notable species at Joseph D. Grant County Park include Canada Goose, California Quail, Anna's Hummingbird, Killdeer, Turkey Vulture. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Joseph D. Grant County Park?
Birding at Joseph D. Grant County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Joseph D. Grant County Park?
Joseph D. Grant County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.