This page location is:
Sign In
Mobile Search
Search
Search
Contacts
Agencies & Departments
Services
To take full advantage of County of Santa Clara's Parks website, please enable JavaScript in your browser.
Parks and Recreation
Menu +
Parks & Maps
Park Finder
Story Maps
Maps & Data
About Us
Activities
Currently selected
Biking & Hiking
Boating & Fishing
Camping & Yurts
Cultural Venues
Dog Parks
Horseback Riding
Picnic & Playgrounds
Sports Facilities
Special Event Permits
Park Programs
VOLUNTEER
Plans & Projects
Current Projects
Find a Document, Plan or Project by Park
System-wide Planning Projects
Trails Planning
Natural Resource Management
Reservations
Home
>
PARKS
>
Activities
>
Biking & Hiking
>
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing
Published on: 11/2/2016 12:24 PM
Print
Page Content
Take advantage of the true beauty and essence of the natural landscapes of Santa Clara County’s park system. Seven of the twenty-eight parks are highlighted as great wildlife viewing areas.
Alviso Marina County Park
is a known migration path for birds and offers fantastic views of the wildlife that call the ponds of Alviso Marina home.
Coyote Lake Harvey Bear Ranch County Park
provides habitats for many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. The park is home to the rare western pond turtle, California tiger salamander and Bay checkerspot butterfly. Two Hundred and nineteen species of birds have been seen, including our “National Bird”, the bald eagle. During your visit you can also be sure to see black-tailed deer, and turkeys. Even mountain lions have been seen by visitors in the park’s hinterlands.
Ed R. Levin County Park
has had over 64 bird species spotted. Its rolling grasslands and Oak woodlands are available to visitors looking for a back-to-nature experience.
Joseph D. Grant County Park
, the largest of Santa Clara County’s regional park and recreation areas, is home to 32 bird species. The landscape is characteristic of the east foothills of the Santa Clara Valley with grasslands and majestic oak trees. As part of the park's tradition and history, cattle grazing currently takes place in some areas, and is monitored under a resource management plan.
Penitencia Creek
has a pond that is a migratory flyway which offers great opportunities to see a variety of bird species.
Stevens Creek County Park
is one of the most popular birding parks in the bay area. Over 125 species have been sighted and recorded to date.
Quick Links
Play Here Virtual Page!
18 Camping Brochure
Youth Fishing Programs
Play Safe
Accessible Outdoor Activities
Special Events Permits/Park Use Permits
Park Here Guide
Park Here Guide - Spanish
Park Here Guide - Vietnamese
Wildflower Guide
Field Sports Park
Get to Know Us
Visitor Center Host
Map of Santa Clara County Parks System (PDF)
spText1 Label
spText2 Label