Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill

California · Southwest

Habitat
DesertChaparral
Best Seasons
Difficulty

Moderate

Best Months

October-May

About This Location

Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill is a productive birding destination in California, with 201 species recorded on eBird. This desert and chaparral habitat attracts Northern Shoveler, Mallard, and Anna's Hummingbird 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

Ferruginous Hawk

Buteo regalis

3/5/2026Big Basin SP--China Grade (north of Highway 236)1 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

Canada Goose

83/6/2026

Northern Shoveler

103/6/2026

Gadwall

43/6/2026

Mallard

123/6/2026

Green-winged Teal

23/6/2026

Bufflehead

53/6/2026

Hooded Merganser

23/6/2026

Ruddy Duck

33/6/2026

Anna's Hummingbird

13/6/2026

Ridgway's Rail

13/6/2026

American Coot

253/6/2026

Killdeer

23/6/2026

Spotted Sandpiper

13/6/2026

California Gull

43/6/2026

Glaucous-winged Gull

13/6/2026

Pied-billed Grebe

13/6/2026

Double-crested Cormorant

33/6/2026

Black-crowned Night Heron

13/6/2026

Snowy Egret

23/6/2026

Green Heron

13/6/2026

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 Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill for birding?
The best months to visit Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill for birding are October-May. The best seasons are Fall and Winter and Spring.
What birds can I see at Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill?
Notable species at Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill include Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Anna's Hummingbird, Common Gallinule, American Coot. The area supports desert, chaparral habitats.
How difficult is birding at Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill?
Birding at Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill is rated as Moderate. Some trails may require moderate fitness and basic hiking ability.
What amenities are available at Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill?
Sunnyvale WPCP - Landfill offers the following amenities: Parking, Trails.