Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline is a productive birding destination in California, with 243 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, American Wigeon, and Mallard 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

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

3/6/2026Golden Gate Park--Elk Glen Lake1 observed

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

3/6/2026Sunset Blvd. at Quintara St. intersection and vicinity1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/6/2026Carquinez Heights overlook1 observed

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

3/6/2026University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley US-CA (37.8675,-122.2612)1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/6/2026Golden Gate Park--McLaren Lodge/Horseshoe Pits/Northeast Entrance1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

3/6/2026Golden Gate Park--Arboretum (San Francisco Botanical Garden)1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/6/2026Redwood Regional Park--Canyon Meadow area4 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (pugetensis)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/6/2026Corona Heights Park8 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

3/5/2026South Richmond Marshes (Stege, Hoffman) and Meeker Slough17 observed

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/5/2026Santa Venetia Marsh Preserve1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026Amador Street - fennel/willow patch and adjoining fields 37.74489, -122.379561 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

552/28/2026

American Wigeon

2002/28/2026

Mallard

62/28/2026

Greater Scaup

202/28/2026

Lesser Scaup

82/28/2026

Surf Scoter

52/28/2026

Bufflehead

202/28/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

12/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

82/28/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

32/28/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

52/28/2026

American Coot

502/28/2026

Killdeer

32/28/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

22/28/2026

Willet

12/28/2026

Short-billed Gull

12/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

202/28/2026

Western Gull

82/28/2026

California Gull

1002/28/2026

Horned Grebe

32/28/2026

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