Coyote Hills Regional Park
California · Southwest
Easy
October-May
$5 per vehicle
Open daily, 8:00 AM - dusk
About This Location
Coyote Hills Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 288 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Marsh Wren, Canada Goose, and Cinnamon Teal 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
Pacific Golden-Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Lawrence's Goldfinch
Spinus lawrencei
Barrow's Goldeneye
Bucephala islandica
Red Crossbill
Loxia curvirostra
Tufted Duck
Aythya fuligula
Eurasian Wigeon
Mareca penelope
Sanderling
Calidris alba
Harlequin Duck
Histrionicus histrionicus
Common Tern
Sterna hirundo
Cassin's Kingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Blue-winged Teal x Northern Shoveler (hybrid)
Spatula discors x clypeata
Northern Yellow Warbler
Setophaga aestiva
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Bufflehead
Common Goldeneye
Hooded Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Wild Turkey
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove
Anna's Hummingbird
Virginia Rail
American Coot
Killdeer
California Gull
Pied-billed Grebe
Black-crowned Night Heron
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.
- 4
Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.
- 5
Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.
Amenities
Nearby Attractions
- Don Edwards SF Bay NWR
- Alameda Creek Trail
- Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area