Urban Park birding habitat

Shollenberger Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Shollenberger Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 253 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, and Mute Swan 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

Hermit Thrush

Catharus guttatus

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

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

5/28/2026Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility1 observed

Say's Phoebe

Sayornis saya

5/26/20266250 Overlook Pl, Rohnert Park US-CA (38.3519,-122.6710)2 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

5/26/2026Napa-Sonoma Marshes WA--Green Island Unit1 observed

Hooded Merganser

Lophodytes cucullatus

5/26/2026American Canyon Wetlands1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

5/26/2026Bouverie Preserve (limited access)1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

5/25/2026Salt Intake - Napa-Sonoma Marshes WA--Napa River Units - Pond 12 observed

Elegant Tern

Thalasseus elegans

5/24/2026Highway 37 - Sloughs Along Road to the South2 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

5/24/2026Sonoma State University campus2 observed

Dunlin

Calidris alpina

5/24/2026San Pablo Bay NWR--Hwy 37 Pullout/Cullinan Ranch Trail1 observed

Short-billed Dowitcher

Limnodromus griseus

5/22/2026Salt Intake - Napa-Sonoma Marshes WA--Napa River Units - Pond 14 observed

California Gull (albertaensis)

Larus californicus

5/22/2026Salt Intake - Napa-Sonoma Marshes WA--Napa River Units - Pond 11 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mute Swan

75/28/2026

California Quail

15/28/2026

Killdeer

15/28/2026

Tree Swallow

15/28/2026

Barn Swallow

15/28/2026

Western Meadowlark

15/28/2026

Red-winged Blackbird

155/28/2026

Canada Goose

855/26/2026

Gadwall

45/26/2026

Mallard

425/26/2026

White-throated Swift

15/26/2026

Virginia Rail

15/26/2026

Black-necked Stilt

15/26/2026

American Avocet

25/26/2026

Long-billed Curlew

15/26/2026

Ring-billed Gull

225/26/2026

Western Gull

315/26/2026

California Gull

1105/26/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

45/26/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

15/26/2026

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 Shollenberger Park for birding?
The best months to visit Shollenberger Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Shollenberger Park?
Notable species at Shollenberger Park include Cackling Goose, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Shollenberger Park?
Birding at Shollenberger Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Shollenberger Park?
Shollenberger Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.