Martinez Regional Shoreline Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Martinez Regional Shoreline Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 218 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Mallard, Bufflehead, and Ruddy Duck 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

White-winged Scoter

Melanitta deglandi

3/6/2026Carquinez Heights overlook1 observed

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

3/6/2026University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley US-CA (37.8675,-122.2612)1 observed

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/6/2026Redwood Regional Park--Canyon Meadow area4 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

3/5/2026South Richmond Marshes (Stege, Hoffman) and Meeker Slough17 observed

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

3/5/2026Lafayette Reservoir1 observed

Common Murre

Uria aalge

3/5/2026Cesar Chavez Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/5/2026Booker T Anderson Park1 observed

Brant

Branta bernicla

3/4/2026Grizzly Island Wildlife Refuge1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/4/2026Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve--Eastport (formerly Wilcox) Station Staging Area2 observed

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

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

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

3/4/2026Booker T Anderson Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/4/2026Booker T Anderson Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Mallard

63/4/2026

Bufflehead

43/4/2026

Ruddy Duck

43/4/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/4/2026

American Coot

23/4/2026

Black-necked Stilt

23/4/2026

Killdeer

23/4/2026

Northern Mockingbird

13/4/2026

Western Meadowlark

83/4/2026

Canada Goose

153/1/2026

Lesser Scaup

13/1/2026

Rock Pigeon

83/1/2026

Virginia Rail

13/1/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/1/2026

Western Sandpiper

1003/1/2026

Ring-billed Gull

403/1/2026

Western Gull

23/1/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/1/2026

Snowy Egret

13/1/2026

Turkey Vulture

13/1/2026

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 Martinez Regional Shoreline Park for birding?
The best months to visit Martinez Regional Shoreline Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park?
Notable species at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park include Mallard, Bufflehead, Ruddy Duck, Anna's Hummingbird, American Coot. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park?
Birding at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Martinez Regional Shoreline Park?
Martinez Regional Shoreline Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.