Pacific Commons Linear Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Pacific Commons Linear Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, 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

Scaly-breasted Munia

Lonchura punctulata

3/6/2026Santa Clara Valley Water District2 observed

Chipping Sparrow

Spizella passerina

3/6/2026Lone Hill Park2 observed

Sanderling

Calidris alba

3/6/2026Salt Pond A131 observed

Black Oystercatcher

Haematopus bachmani

3/6/2026Charleston Slough/Coast Casey Forebay2 observed

Glaucous x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

Larus hyperboreus x glaucescens

3/6/2026Salt Pond A131 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

3/6/2026Don Edwards NWR--Env. Ed. Ctr. (EEC) and nearby upland areas1 observed

Lawrence's Goldfinch

Spinus lawrencei

3/6/2026Ed Levin CP--Spring Valley area4 observed

Caspian Tern

Hydroprogne caspia

3/6/2026Coyote Hills Regional Park1 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/6/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park2 observed

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

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

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

3/5/2026Belmont Slough--slough along Oracle Pkwy and area behind Oracle1 observed

Blue-winged Teal x Northern Shoveler (hybrid)

Spatula discors x clypeata

3/5/2026Palo Alto Baylands1 observed

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle x Audubon's)

Setophaga coronata

3/4/2026Thousand Oaks Park (SCL Co.)1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Greater White-fronted Goose

113/6/2026

Canada Goose

343/6/2026

Gadwall

83/6/2026

Mallard

43/6/2026

Green-winged Teal

13/6/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

63/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

23/6/2026

Common Gallinule

23/6/2026

Black-necked Stilt

63/6/2026

American Avocet

23/6/2026

Killdeer

33/6/2026

Greater Yellowlegs

13/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/6/2026

Snowy Egret

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

33/6/2026

White-tailed Kite

23/6/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/6/2026

Black Phoebe

53/6/2026

Say's Phoebe

23/6/2026

American Crow

33/6/2026

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 Pacific Commons Linear Park for birding?
The best months to visit Pacific Commons Linear Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Pacific Commons Linear Park?
Notable species at Pacific Commons Linear Park include Greater White-fronted Goose, Canada Goose, Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, American Wigeon. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Pacific Commons Linear Park?
Birding at Pacific Commons Linear Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Pacific Commons Linear Park?
Pacific Commons Linear Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.