Urban Park birding habitat

Point Pinole Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Point Pinole Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Anna's Hummingbird, Killdeer, and Great Egret 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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

4/17/2026Golden Gate Park--Lloyd Lake1 observed

Cackling Goose

Branta hutchinsii

4/17/2026Martinez Regional Shoreline Park1 observed

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

4/17/2026Pier 94--salt marsh restoration2 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

4/17/2026Pier 94--salt marsh restoration2 observed

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

4/17/2026Presidio--Battery Godfrey1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/17/2026Rush Creek OSP--Cemetery Marsh1 observed

Laughing Gull

Leucophaeus atricilla

4/17/2026Bolinas Lagoon1 observed

Bullock's x Baltimore Oriole (hybrid)

Icterus bullockii x galbula

4/17/2026Fort Mason1 observed

Long-tailed Duck

Clangula hyemalis

4/17/2026Presidio--Battery Godfrey1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

4/17/2026Presidio--Battery Godfrey1 observed

Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

4/17/2026Presidio--Battery Godfrey1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

24/12/2026

Rock Pigeon

34/12/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

34/12/2026

Black-bellied Plover

34/12/2026

Killdeer

24/12/2026

Willet

34/12/2026

Western Sandpiper

204/12/2026

Western Gull

4/12/2026

California Gull

4/12/2026

Caspian Tern

34/12/2026

Snowy Egret

34/12/2026

Great Egret

24/12/2026

Brown Pelican

14/12/2026

Turkey Vulture

14/12/2026

Osprey

14/12/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

14/12/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/12/2026

American Crow

24/12/2026

Common Raven

34/12/2026

Northern Mockingbird

14/12/2026

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 Point Pinole Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Point Pinole Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Point Pinole Regional Park?
Notable species at Point Pinole Regional Park include Anna's Hummingbird, Killdeer, Great Egret, American Crow, White-crowned Sparrow. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Point Pinole Regional Park?
Birding at Point Pinole Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Point Pinole Regional Park?
Point Pinole Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.