Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access is a productive birding destination in California, with 212 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, and Gadwall 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

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

3/5/2026UC Berkeley1 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

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

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

3/5/2026Lafayette Reservoir1 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

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/5/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park2 observed

Common Murre

Uria aalge

3/5/2026Cesar Chavez Park1 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

303/5/2026

Northern Shoveler

253/5/2026

Gadwall

13/5/2026

American Wigeon

183/5/2026

Mallard

243/5/2026

Northern Pintail

303/5/2026

Green-winged Teal

33/5/2026

Canvasback

453/5/2026

Greater Scaup

43/5/2026

Lesser Scaup

1003/5/2026

Bufflehead

63/5/2026

Ruddy Duck

43/5/2026

Rock Pigeon

93/5/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

83/5/2026

Mourning Dove

43/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/5/2026

American Coot

43/5/2026

Black-necked Stilt

383/5/2026

American Avocet

463/5/2026

Black-bellied Plover

53/5/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access for birding?
The best months to visit Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access?
Notable species at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access include Canada Goose, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Mallard. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access?
Birding at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access?
Hayward Regional Shoreline - Grant Avenue access offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.