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San Francisco Bay Trail - Sunnyvale Ponds

California  >  United States

A bicycle and pedestrian trail around the shoreline of San Francisco Bay that's perfect for birdwatching.

Added* by MarioC
Most recent update 9 January 2025
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Description

This spot includes trails that border the Moffett channel and ponds belonging to the Sunnyvale Water Treatment Control Plant as well as salt ponds. Offering views of the beautiful San Francisco Bay as well as tule marshes and other habitats that host species such as Belted Kingfisher, Cinnamon Teal, Black-necked Stilt, American White Pelican, Green Heron, Northern Harrier, Say's Phoebe, Marsh Wren, Savannah Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird and Common Yellowthroat. The trails are popular for joggers and dog walkers as well as birders and nature lovers.

Spanning multiple Ebird hotspots, this site has also hosted a number of rarities including: Red-throated Pipit, Swamp Sparrow, Painted Bunting, Palm Warbler, Tropical Kingbird, Little Blue Heron, Common Tern, Arctic Tern, Franklin's Gull, Hudsonian Godwit, Ruff and more.

Details

Access

Caribbean Dr in Sunnyvale offers parking space along the street and allows access to the Bay Trail. Press a P on the map for directions. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Pond , Sea

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Winter , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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