Shadow Cliffs Regional Park

California · Southwest

Habitat
Urban Park
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Easy

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Shadow Cliffs Regional Park is a productive birding destination in California, with 200 species recorded on eBird. This urban park habitat attracts Canada Goose, Wood Duck, and Mallard 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

Sanderling

Calidris alba

3/6/2026Salt Pond A131 observed

Glaucous x Glaucous-winged Gull (hybrid)

Larus hyperboreus x glaucescens

3/6/2026Salt Pond A131 observed

Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted x Red-shafted)

Colaptes auratus

3/6/2026Tesla Rd/Corral Hollow Rd at Carnegie OHV, Alameda Co side1 observed

Pacific Golden-Plover

Pluvialis fulva

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

Red Crossbill

Loxia curvirostra

3/6/2026Las Trampas Regional Wilderness2 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

Mountain Bluebird

Sialia currucoides

3/2/2026Los Vaqueros Reservoir--Walnut Trail and Staging Area1 observed

Recent Observations

Species reported at this location in the last 14 days

American Wigeon

33/6/2026

Marsh Wren

13/6/2026

Canada Goose

153/6/2026

Wood Duck

23/6/2026

Gadwall

13/6/2026

Mallard

43/6/2026

Bufflehead

13/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

33/6/2026

California Gull

253/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

33/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

13/6/2026

Green Heron

13/6/2026

Great Blue Heron

13/6/2026

Turkey Vulture

23/6/2026

Red-shouldered Hawk

23/6/2026

Red-tailed Hawk

23/6/2026

Acorn Woodpecker

13/6/2026

Northern Flicker

13/6/2026

Black Phoebe

23/6/2026

California Scrub-Jay

13/6/2026

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 Shadow Cliffs Regional Park for birding?
The best months to visit Shadow Cliffs Regional Park for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park?
Notable species at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park include Canada Goose, Wood Duck, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead. The area supports urban park habitats.
How difficult is birding at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park?
Birding at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park is rated as Easy. The trails and viewing areas are accessible for birders of all experience levels.
What amenities are available at Shadow Cliffs Regional Park?
Shadow Cliffs Regional Park offers the following amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Trails.