Lake Solano County Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
LakeUrban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Lake Solano County Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 223 species recorded on eBird. This lake and 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

Common x Barrow's Goldeneye (hybrid)

Bucephala clangula x islandica

3/6/2026Putah Creek--Hwy 128 Bridge (SOL Co.)1 observed

Red-breasted Merganser

Mergus serrator

3/6/2026Lake Hennessey1 observed

Steller's Jay

Cyanocitta stelleri

3/5/2026Putah Creek--Fishing Access #1 (YOL Co.)1 observed

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

3/4/2026Lake Solano County Park (SOL Co.)3 observed

Least Bittern

Botaurus exilis

3/1/2026Hill Slough Wildlife Area1 observed

Sage Thrasher

Oreoscoptes montanus

3/1/2026stakeout Sage Thrasher--CR104 south (YOL Co.) (2026)1 observed

Glaucous Gull

Larus hyperboreus

3/1/2026Area Surrounding the Hay Street Landfill 5065–5069 Rio Dixon Rd, Dixon US-CA (38.3006,-121.8236)1 observed

Greater Roadrunner

Geococcyx californianus

3/1/2026CR81--including Taber Ranch Vineyard and Event Center1 observed

Scaly-breasted Munia

Lonchura punctulata

3/1/2026West Davis pond1 observed

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

2/28/2026Midway Rd.1 observed

Swamp Sparrow

Melospiza georgiana

2/28/2026Lake Solano County Park (SOL Co.)1 observed

Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

2/28/2026English Hills Rd.1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

63/4/2026

Mallard

23/4/2026

Bufflehead

603/4/2026

Common Goldeneye

23/4/2026

Hooded Merganser

63/4/2026

Indian Peafowl

23/4/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

13/4/2026

Common Gallinule

13/4/2026

Killdeer

13/4/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

83/4/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

23/4/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/4/2026

Snowy Egret

13/4/2026

Great Egret

13/4/2026

Great Blue Heron

23/4/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/4/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

13/4/2026

Belted Kingfisher

13/4/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

63/4/2026

Downy Woodpecker

13/4/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.

  2. 2

    Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Solano County Park for birding?
The best months to visit Lake Solano County Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Lake Solano County Park?
Notable species at Lake Solano County Park include Canada Goose, Mallard, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser. The area supports lake, urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Lake Solano County Park?
Birding at Lake Solano County Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Lake Solano County Park?
Lake Solano County Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.