Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty

California · Southwest

Habitat
CoastalLakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty is a productive birding destination in California, with 259 species recorded on eBird. This coastal and lake habitat attracts Surf Scoter, Common Goldeneye, and Black-bellied Plover 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

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/6/2026West County Regional Trail - Ross Station Rd to Green Valley Rd2 observed

Common Black x Red-shouldered Hawk (hybrid)

Buteogallus anthracinus x Buteo lineatus

2/27/2026Santa Rosa Creek Trail and Delta Pond (west of Willowside Rd)1 observed

Loggerhead Shrike

Lanius ludovicianus

2/25/2026185 Carmody Road, Petaluma, California, US (38.272, -122.843)1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

2/25/2026Bodega Bay--Diekman's Store area1 observed

American Dipper

Cinclus mexicanus

2/23/2026Armstrong Redwoods SP1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

2/23/2026Bloomfield (Town)1 observed

Vega Gull

Larus vegae

2/23/2026Jenner Beach1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

2/21/2026Bodega Bay--Diekman's Store area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Common Merganser

23/6/2026

Marbled Godwit

43/6/2026

Sanderling

93/6/2026

Surf Scoter

503/6/2026

Bufflehead

43/6/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/6/2026

Dunlin

1003/6/2026

Ring-billed Gull

13/6/2026

Western Gull

203/6/2026

California Gull

23/6/2026

Western Grebe

13/6/2026

Common Loon

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

103/6/2026

American Crow

73/6/2026

Common Raven

13/6/2026

European Starling

203/6/2026

Song Sparrow

13/6/2026

Brewer's Blackbird

203/6/2026

Canada Goose

33/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/6/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Check rocky shorelines and jetties at low tide for shorebirds.

  2. 2

    Scan offshore waters with a spotting scope for seabirds and waterfowl.

  3. 3

    Carry extra water and sun protection; mornings are the prime birding window.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty for birding?
The best months to visit Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty?
Notable species at Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty include Surf Scoter, Common Goldeneye, Black-bellied Plover, Marbled Godwit, Willet. The area supports coastal, lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty?
Birding at Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty?
Doran Regional Park - entrance pond to jetty offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.