

Bird Walk Coastal Access Trail
Bird Walk is a mile-long loop trail through a revitalized 14-acre saltwater marsh at the mouth of Cheney Creek, where it empties into Bodega Harbor. This is one of Sonoma County’s prime spots for birdwatching; here and in the neighboring dune ponds, mudflats, freshwater marshes, and grasslands, you may see snowy egrets, northern harriers, northern pintails, and marbled...
Bird Walk is a mile-long loop trail through a revitalized 14-acre saltwater marsh at the mouth of Cheney Creek, where it empties into Bodega Harbor. This is one of Sonoma County’s prime spots for birdwatching; here and in the neighboring dune ponds, mudflats, freshwater marshes, and grasslands, you may see snowy egrets, northern harriers, northern pintails, and marbled godwits, to name just a few. The trail runs atop a levee circling two dredge disposal ponds that were built in 1980 to hold silt from the dredging of Bodega Bay. The vegetation along the levee has been restored to improve bird and wildlife habitat. Bird Walk connects to Doran Marsh Trail in Doran Beach Regional Park for an additional .8-mile hike.
Trail/Pathway Details
Bird Walk
Trailhead: Parking lot off Highway One
Length: 1-2 total miles
Typical Width: 4 ft. & above
Typical Grade: Level
There are two gentle slopes: one from the parking lot to the trailhead and the other from the trail to Cheney Creek bridge.Terrain: Firm
Description
On a summer day mid-week, we mostly had this trail to ourselves. The coast was blanketed in a thick fog that muted the colors of the marsh and enhanced the colors of the birds, making them easier to spot. The brilliant white of the snowy egrets announced their presence amidst the orange pickleweed, and through an opening in...view full description
Accessibility Details
The facilities listed below meet all of our access criteria unless otherwise noted.
Accessible Parking: Yes
Accessible Restroom: Yes
Next to the parking lot on a grassy area; can hear traffic from nearby Highway One.
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Additional Information
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Website: | www.Sonoma-county.org/parks |
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Managing Agency: | Sonoma County Regional Parks |
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Address: | 355 Highway One, Bodega Bay |
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Nearest City: | Bodega Bay |
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Phone: | (707) 565-2041 |
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Hours: | Sunrise to sunset |
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Fees: | None |
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Dogs: | On leash Leash must be no longer than 6 feet |
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Reviewed by Bonnie Lewkowicz, June 2, 2010
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