Pacheco Pond

California · Southwest

Habitat
Lake
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Pacheco Pond is a productive birding destination in California, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts Canada Goose, Mute Swan, and Cinnamon Teal 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

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

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

Harris's Sparrow

Zonotrichia querula

3/5/2026Santa Venetia Marsh Preserve1 observed

Common Murre

Uria aalge

3/5/2026Cesar Chavez Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/5/2026Booker T Anderson Park1 observed

Northern Yellow Warbler

Setophaga aestiva

3/4/2026Penry Park1 observed

Western Flycatcher

Empidonax difficilis

3/4/2026Pt. Reyes--Bear Valley Visitor Center1 observed

Great-tailed Grackle

Quiscalus mexicanus

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

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

3/4/2026Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District1 observed

Tennessee Warbler

Leiothlypis peregrina

3/4/2026Booker T Anderson Park1 observed

Summer Tanager

Piranga rubra

3/4/2026Booker T Anderson Park1 observed

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Nyctanassa violacea

3/3/2026stakeout Yellow-crowned Night Heron (2021-26), Modern Sailing School, Marinship Way1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Canada Goose

63/2/2026

Mute Swan

83/2/2026

Cinnamon Teal

23/2/2026

Northern Shoveler

143/2/2026

Gadwall

403/2/2026

American Wigeon

603/2/2026

Mallard

103/2/2026

Green-winged Teal

83/2/2026

Lesser Scaup

23/2/2026

Bufflehead

33/2/2026

Common Goldeneye

13/2/2026

Hooded Merganser

13/2/2026

Ruddy Duck

53/2/2026

Mourning Dove

13/2/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/2/2026

Common Gallinule

13/2/2026

Black-necked Stilt

13/2/2026

Killdeer

13/2/2026

Ring-billed Gull

63/2/2026

Forster's Tern

13/2/2026

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 Pacheco Pond for birding?
The best months to visit Pacheco Pond for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Pacheco Pond?
Notable species at Pacheco Pond include Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Cinnamon Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall. The area supports lake habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pacheco Pond?
Birding at Pacheco Pond is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Pacheco Pond?
Pacheco Pond offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.