Shadow Cliffs Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Shadow Cliffs Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, 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

Sanderling

Calidris alba

3/5/2026Salt Pond A121 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/5/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park2 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/4/2026Brushy Peak Regional Park10 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

3/4/2026Don Edwards NWR--Pond A161 observed

Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

3/2/2026Los Vaqueros Reservoir--Walnut Trail and Staging Area1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/2/2026Del Valle Regional Park1 observed

Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

3/1/2026Coyote Hills Regional Park--Dumbarton Quarry Campground and Day Use3 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

3/1/2026Coyote Hills Regional Park1 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

2/28/2026Alviso Slough1 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

2/28/2026Coyote Hills Regional Park1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

2/27/2026Salt Pond A131 observed

Glaucous x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

Larus hyperboreus x glaucescens

2/27/2026Salt Pond A131 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

303/5/2026

Wood Duck

23/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Ring-necked Duck

23/5/2026

Bufflehead

33/5/2026

Common Merganser

13/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

23/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

43/5/2026

American Coot

73/5/2026

Killdeer

53/5/2026

Ring-billed Gull

23/5/2026

American Herring Gull

33/5/2026

California Gull

1003/5/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

53/5/2026

Snowy Egret

13/5/2026

Great Blue Heron

43/5/2026

Turkey Vulture

73/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Downy Woodpecker

23/5/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

13/5/2026

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 Shadow Cliffs Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Shadow Cliffs Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park?
Notable species at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park?
Birding at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park?
Shadow Cliffs Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.