MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline - Arrowhead Marsh
California · Southwest
Moderate
October-May
Free
Open daily, 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
About This Location
MLK Jr. Regional Shoreline - Arrowhead Marsh is a productive birding destination in California, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
Loading map...
Notable Species
Live Bird Data
Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Williamson's Sapsucker
Sphyrapicus thyroideus
Black Skimmer
Rynchops niger
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Black-throated Gray Warbler
Setophaga nigrescens
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Common Murre
Uria aalge
Blackburnian Warbler
Setophaga fusca
Nashville Warbler
Leiothlypis ruficapilla
Red-necked Grebe
Podiceps grisegena
Black-and-white Warbler
Mniotilta varia
Hermit Warbler
Setophaga occidentalis
Wilson's Warbler
Cardellina pusilla
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
American Wigeon
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Anna's Hummingbird
American Coot
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Short-billed Dowitcher
Willet
Greater Yellowlegs
Eared Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Brown Pelican
Burrowing Owl
Birding Tips
- 1
Bring waterproof boots for marsh trails and muddy edges.
- 2
Scan the edges of open water for herons, egrets, and rails at dawn.
- 3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
- 4
Bring insect repellent — wetland areas can have significant mosquito activity, especially in warmer months.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- San Leandro Bay
- Arrowhead Marsh
- Oakland International Airport Wetlands