Shadow Cliffs Regional Park

California · Southwest

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Habitat

Urban Park

Best Seasons

Fall Winter Spring

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

Canada Goose Wood Duck Mallard Ring-necked Duck Bufflehead

Live Bird Data

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

7/18/2026Salt Pond A101 observed

Redhead

Aythya americana

7/18/2026Don Edwards NWR--Pond A161 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

7/18/2026Clifton Court Forebay2 observed

Vermilion Flycatcher

Pyrocephalus rubinus

7/17/2026Garin/Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

7/17/2026Lake Elizabeth4 observed

Lesser Yellowlegs

Tringa flavipes

7/16/2026Don Edwards NWR--entrance road (Grand Blvd.) between tracks and gate1 observed

Sora

Porzana carolina

7/14/2026Coyote Hills Regional Park--Visitor Center area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

67/17/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

37/17/2026

Green Heron

37/17/2026

Turkey Vulture

37/17/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

17/17/2026

Belted Kingfisher

17/17/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

27/17/2026

Nuttall's Woodpecker

47/17/2026

Black Phoebe

27/17/2026

Ash-throated Flycatcher

17/17/2026

California Scrub-Jay

27/17/2026

Chestnut-backed Chickadee

17/17/2026

Oak Titmouse

17/17/2026

Barn Swallow

27/17/2026

Bushtit

257/17/2026

Bewick's Wren

27/17/2026

European Starling

27/17/2026

Western Bluebird

27/17/2026

House Finch

67/17/2026

Lesser Goldfinch

37/17/2026

Birding Tips

1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
2
Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
3
Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Amenities

Parking

Restrooms

Trails

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California Birding Guide

Complete guide to birding in California →

Birding Guides

Fall Bird Migration Guide

10 min read

Bird Identification: The Four Keys

11 min read

Beginner's Guide to Birdwatching

8 min read

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.