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

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

5/30/2026595 14th St, San Francisco US-CA 37.76787, -122.426621 observed

Wood Duck

Aix sponsa

5/30/2026Golden Gate Park--Log Cabin Trail1 observed

Indigo Bunting

Passerina cyanea

5/30/2026East Golden Gate Park by bicycle1 observed

Rhinoceros Auklet

Cerorhinca monocerata

5/30/2026Sutro Baths--seawatch2 observed

Blue-winged Teal

Spatula discors

5/29/2026Waterbird Regional Preserve/McNabney Marsh2 observed

Glaucous x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

Larus hyperboreus x glaucescens

5/29/2026Lone Tree Point1 observed

Ash-throated Flycatcher

Myiarchus cinerascens

5/29/2026Bernal Hill1 observed

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

5/29/202690 Gazania Ct, Novato US-CA 38.11741, -122.571981 observed

Spotted Sandpiper

Actitis macularius

5/28/2026Waterbird Regional Preserve/McNabney Marsh1 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/28/2026Lone Tree Point3 observed

American Kestrel

Falco sparverius

5/28/2026Pier 94--salt marsh restoration1 observed

Gadwall

Mareca strepera

5/28/2026Pier 94--salt marsh restoration1 observed

Northern Parula

Setophaga americana

5/28/2026Muir Beach--includes beach, Redwood Creek riparian corridor, Green Gulch1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Western Gull

145/30/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

55/30/2026

Brown Pelican

35/30/2026

Turkey Vulture

15/30/2026

Osprey

15/30/2026

American Crow

15/30/2026

Tree Swallow

65/30/2026

Northern House Wren

15/30/2026

Western Bluebird

25/30/2026

Dark-eyed Junco

45/30/2026

Canada Goose

15/23/2026

Mallard

25/23/2026

Mourning Dove

15/23/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

15/23/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

15/23/2026

Black-bellied Plover

225/23/2026

Marbled Godwit

125/23/2026

Caspian Tern

15/23/2026

Snowy Egret

15/23/2026

Great Egret

15/23/2026

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.