May 12, 2026: City of Menlo Park Birdwalk, Bedwell Bayfront Park

Had a wonderful walk with Anna, Andrea, Rachel, Brittany, Reyhaneh and Andy.

It was an overcast day but the shorebirds were quite active. As usual, we started by the parking area near the entrance and walked out along the water and walked back through the park. Lots of shorebirds but not a lot of birds in the park.

As usual, we were greeted by the males Anna's Hummingbird in its usual spot on the right of the path near the bayfront.

Black-knecked Stilt

Lesser Goldfinch

American Avocets

Forester's Tern

Killdeer

Great Egret with its green breeding color between their eyes and bills, called the "lores",

Great Egret going for a fish

Great Blue Heron

Male Anna's Hummer

European Starling

Domestic Ducks