San Leandro Marina

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
FallWinterSpring
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

San Leandro Marina is a productive birding destination in California, with 227 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Cinnamon Teal, Greater Scaup, 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

Blackburnian Warbler

Setophaga fusca

3/6/2026Sunset Blvd. at Quintara St. intersection and vicinity1 observed

Common Merganser

Mergus merganser

3/6/2026Candlestick Pt. State Rec. Area - long traveling lists - use specific hotspot where appropriate2 observed

Barrow's Goldeneye

Bucephala islandica

3/6/2026Coyote Point County Park1 observed

Williamson's Sapsucker

Sphyrapicus thyroideus

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

Black-and-white Warbler

Mniotilta varia

3/6/2026Golden Gate Park--McLaren Lodge/Horseshoe Pits/Northeast Entrance1 observed

White-crowned Sparrow (pugetensis)

Zonotrichia leucophrys

3/6/2026Corona Heights Park8 observed

Black Skimmer

Rynchops niger

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

Tufted Duck

Aythya fuligula

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

Eurasian Wigeon

Mareca penelope

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

Harlequin Duck

Histrionicus histrionicus

3/5/20261315 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo, California, US (37.592, -122.315)1 observed

Common Tern

Sterna hirundo

3/5/2026Ballena Bay1 observed

Cassin's Kingbird

Tyrannus vociferans

3/5/2026Pacific Commons Linear Park2 observed

Common Murre

Uria aalge

3/5/2026Cesar Chavez Park1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

Cinnamon Teal

22/28/2026

Greater Scaup

12/28/2026

Bufflehead

42/28/2026

Great-tailed Grackle

22/28/2026

Greater White-fronted Goose

612/27/2026

Canada Goose

302/27/2026

Blue-winged Teal

22/27/2026

Northern Shoveler

22/27/2026

American Wigeon

42/27/2026

Mallard

82/27/2026

Green-winged Teal

32/27/2026

Canvasback

12/27/2026

Lesser Scaup

62/27/2026

Surf Scoter

132/27/2026

Common Goldeneye

92/27/2026

Ruddy Duck

22/27/2026

Rock Pigeon

112/27/2026

Eurasian Collared-Dove

22/27/2026

Mourning Dove

32/27/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

12/27/2026

Birding Tips

  1. 1

    Start birding at dawn when desert birds are most active before the heat.

  2. 2

    Check around water sources, which concentrate desert species.

  3. 3

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to visit San Leandro Marina for birding?
The best months to visit San Leandro Marina for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at San Leandro Marina?
Notable species at San Leandro Marina include Cinnamon Teal, Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, Great-tailed Grackle, Greater White-fronted Goose. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at San Leandro Marina?
Birding at San Leandro Marina is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at San Leandro Marina?
San Leandro Marina offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.