Coyote Point County Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

Entrance Fee

$6 per vehicle

Hours

Open daily, 8:00 AM - dusk

About This Location

Coyote Point County Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 282 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Bufflehead 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

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

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

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026Amador Street - fennel/willow patch and adjoining fields 37.74489, -122.379561 observed

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

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

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

3/5/2026Sunset Blvd. at Quintara St. intersection and vicinity1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda US-CA 37.77285, -122.300701 observed

Blue-winged Teal x Northern Shoveler (hybrid)

Spatula discors x clypeata

3/5/2026Palo Alto Baylands1 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/5/2026Golden Gate Park--Hippie Hill & Tennis Complex1 observed

Hermit Warbler

Setophaga occidentalis

3/5/2026Golden Gate Park--Hippie Hill & Tennis Complex1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

3/5/2026Golden Gate Park--Arboretum (San Francisco Botanical Garden)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/5/2026McKinley Square1 observed

Dark-eyed Junco (cismontanus)

Junco hyemalis

3/5/2026Fort Maley1 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

Northern Shoveler

23/5/2026

American Wigeon

73/5/2026

Mallard

23/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

63/5/2026

Bufflehead

63/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

43/5/2026

American Coot

83/5/2026

Black-necked Stilt

23/5/2026

American Avocet

123/5/2026

Black-bellied Plover

63/5/2026

Killdeer

43/5/2026

Semipalmated Plover

73/5/2026

Long-billed Curlew

13/5/2026

Marbled Godwit

353/5/2026

Short-billed Dowitcher

33/5/2026

Long-billed Dowitcher

53/5/2026

Willet

153/5/2026

Western Sandpiper

3/5/2026

Western Gull

43/5/2026

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 tide tables before visiting — low tide exposes mudflats that attract the most shorebirds.

  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 Point County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Coyote Point County Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Coyote Point County Park?
Notable species at Coyote Point County Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Eurasian Collared-Dove, Mourning Dove, American Crow, Western Bluebird, Cedar Waxwing, Wild Turkey, Rock Pigeon, Turkey Vulture, Anna's Hummingbird. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Coyote Point County Park?
Birding at Coyote Point County 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 Point County Park?
The entrance fee at Coyote Point County Park is $6 per vehicle. Hours: Open daily, 8:00 AM - dusk.
What amenities are available at Coyote Point County Park?
Coyote Point County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.