Urban Park birding habitat

Tolay Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Tolay Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 212 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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Notable Species

Live Bird Data

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Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Calliope Hummingbird

Selasphorus calliope

4/17/2026Napa Ridge (Napa County) - Private1 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

4/17/2026Ellis Creek Water Recycling Facility1 observed

MacGillivray's Warbler

Geothlypis tolmiei

4/17/2026Skyline Wilderness Park1 observed

Stilt Sandpiper

Calidris himantopus

4/17/2026Rush Creek OSP--Cemetery Marsh1 observed

Hermit Warbler

Setophaga occidentalis

4/17/2026Green Valley Falls (Restricted Access)5 observed

Fox Sparrow (Thick-billed)

Passerella iliaca

4/17/2026Green Valley Falls (Restricted Access)1 observed

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

4/17/2026Green Valley Falls (Restricted Access)1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

4/17/2026Napa Ridge (Private)1 observed

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

4/16/20261547–1621 Partrick Rd, Napa US-CA 38.31420, -122.364441 observed

Brown Pelican

Pelecanus occidentalis

4/16/2026Carquinez Heights (officially Crystal Pointe) Overlook7 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

44/17/2026

Mute Swan

14/17/2026

Cinnamon Teal

34/17/2026

California Quail

184/17/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

14/17/2026

Mourning Dove

34/17/2026

Virginia Rail

24/17/2026

Sora

14/17/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

34/17/2026

Northern Harrier

14/17/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

14/17/2026

Black Phoebe

24/17/2026

Common Raven

34/17/2026

Tree Swallow

144/17/2026

Cliff Swallow

24/17/2026

Northern Mockingbird

24/17/2026

Western Bluebird

64/17/2026

House Finch

144/17/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

44/17/2026

Golden-crowned Sparrow

94/17/2026

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