Sunnyvale Baylands Park
California · Southwest
About This Location
Sunnyvale Baylands Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 238 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, and Northern Shoveler among many others. The unique desert and riparian habitats support specialty species alongside wintering and migrating birds.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Redhead
Aythya americana
Elegant Tern
Thalasseus elegans
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Blue Grosbeak
Passerina caerulea
Western Gull
Larus occidentalis
Hermit Thrush
Catharus guttatus
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Sitta canadensis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Red-shouldered Hawk
Western Kingbird
Common Raven
House Finch
Bullock's Oriole
Brown-headed Cowbird
Mallard
Ruddy Duck
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Eared Grebe
Double-crested Cormorant
Snowy Egret
Green Heron
Great Egret
Violet-green Swallow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
Common Yellowthroat
Birding Tips
- 1
Visit at dawn for peak songbird activity before crowds arrive.
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Check flowering trees and berry-producing shrubs for seasonal migrants.
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Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.
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