John F. Kennedy Memorial Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

John F. Kennedy Memorial Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 220 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mallard, and Common Goldeneye 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

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/6/2026Lake Hennessey1 observed

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/6/2026Carquinez Heights overlook1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

3/4/2026Grizzly Island Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

3/4/2026American Canyon Wetlands--west of Wetlands Edge Rd.1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/4/2026Suisun-Fairfield Station2 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

3/1/2026Hill Slough Wildlife Area1 observed

Gadwall (Common)

Mareca strepera

2/28/2026Shollenberger Park25 observed

Hudsonian Whimbrel

Numenius hudsonicus

2/28/2026American Canyon Wetlands1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

2/28/2026English Hills Rd.1 observed

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

2/27/2026Hercules Point2 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

2/27/2026Kimberly Park1 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

2/27/2026American Canyon Wetlands3 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

32/28/2026

Mallard

172/28/2026

Common Goldeneye

502/28/2026

Rock Pigeon

42/28/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

12/28/2026

Virginia Rail

22/28/2026

American Coot

12/28/2026

Black-bellied Plover

12/28/2026

Killdeer

22/28/2026

Long-billed Curlew

22/28/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

72/28/2026

Ring-billed Gull

252/28/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

12/28/2026

Great Egret

12/28/2026

Black Phoebe

12/28/2026

American Crow

22/28/2026

Bushtit

22/28/2026

Marsh Wren

32/28/2026

Bewick's Wren

12/28/2026

American Robin

32/28/2026

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit John F. Kennedy Memorial Park for birding?
The best months to visit John F. Kennedy Memorial Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park?
Notable species at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Common Goldeneye, Rock Pigeon, Anna's Hummingbird. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park?
Birding at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at John F. Kennedy Memorial Park?
John F. Kennedy Memorial Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.