Coyote Hills Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

$5 per vehicle

Hours

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

Powered by eBird / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Notable Sightings

Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

3/6/2026Don Edwards NWR--Env. Ed. Ctr. (EEC) and nearby upland areas1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026Ed Levin CP--Spring Valley area4 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/6/2026Coyote Point County Park1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/6/2026Redwood Regional Park--Canyon Meadow area4 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

3/5/2026Oracle Pond (pond area only) along Marine Pkwy1 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/5/2026Belmont Slough--slough along Oracle Pkwy and area behind Oracle1 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

3/5/2026Salt Pond A121 observed

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/5/20261315 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, California, US (37.592, -122.315)1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

3/5/2026Ballena Bay1 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/5/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park2 observed

Blue-winged Teal x Northern Shoveler (hybrid)

Spatula discors x clypeata

3/5/2026Palo Alto Baylands1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/4/2026Harborview Park, San Mateo US-CA 37.58068, -122.314141 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

23/5/2026

Cinnamon Teal

53/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

503/5/2026

Gadwall

23/5/2026

American Wigeon

1003/5/2026

Mallard

203/5/2026

Bufflehead

203/5/2026

Common Goldeneye

33/5/2026

Hooded Merganser

13/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

103/5/2026

Wild Turkey

203/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/5/2026

Mourning Dove

13/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/5/2026

Virginia Rail

13/5/2026

American Coot

103/5/2026

Killdeer

13/5/2026

California Gull

13/5/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/5/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

103/5/2026

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.

  4. 4

    Check eBird hotspot data before visiting to see recent sightings and what species are being reported.

  5. 5

    Bring quality optics — a good pair of binoculars (8x42 or 10x42) makes all the difference in species identification.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Coyote Hills Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Coyote Hills Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Coyote Hills Regional Park?
Notable species at Coyote Hills Regional Park include Marsh Wren, Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, California Gull, Black Phoebe, American Crow, Canvasback, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Coyote Hills Regional Park?
Birding at Coyote Hills Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
Is there an entrance fee at Coyote Hills Regional Park?
The entrance fee at Coyote Hills Regional Park is $5 per vehicle. Hours: Open daily, 8:00 AM - dusk.
What amenities are available at Coyote Hills Regional Park?
Coyote Hills Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.