Point Pinole Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Point Pinole Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 244 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Anna's Hummingbird, Killdeer, and Great Egret 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

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

3/5/2026UC Berkeley1 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

Black-throated Gray Warbler

Setophaga nigrescens

3/5/2026Lafayette Reservoir1 observed

Tropical Kingbird

Tyrannus melancholicus

3/5/2026Amador Street - fennel/willow patch and adjoining fields 37.74489, -122.379561 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

3/5/2026Ballena Bay1 observed

Common Murre

Uria aalge

3/5/2026Cesar Chavez Park1 observed

Nashville Warbler

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

3/5/2026Booker T Anderson Park1 observed

Red-necked Grebe

Podiceps grisegena

3/5/2026707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda US-CA 37.77285, -122.300701 observed

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/5/2026Golden Gate Park--Hippie Hill & Tennis Complex1 observed

Hermit Warbler

Setophaga occidentalis

3/5/2026Golden Gate Park--Hippie Hill & Tennis Complex1 observed

Wilson's Warbler

Cardellina pusilla

3/5/2026Golden Gate Park--Arboretum (San Francisco Botanical Garden)1 observed

Western Tanager

Piranga ludoviciana

3/5/2026McKinley Square1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

43/5/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

13/5/2026

Northern Mockingbird

23/5/2026

House Finch

23/5/2026

Yellow-rumped Warbler

13/5/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

12/28/2026

Killdeer

12/28/2026

Great Egret

12/28/2026

American Crow

12/28/2026

White-crowned Sparrow

12/28/2026

Canada Goose

42/27/2026

Mallard

42/27/2026

Bufflehead

52/27/2026

Common Goldeneye

22/27/2026

Red-breasted Merganser

22/27/2026

Rock Pigeon

252/27/2026

Allen's Hummingbird

12/27/2026

American Coot

72/27/2026

Black-bellied Plover

52/27/2026

Semipalmated Plover

82/27/2026

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