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Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland, California preserves a few remnants of the extensive salt marshes that once surrounded San Francisco Bay.

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The shoreline's Arrowhead Marsh is notable as one of the best locations to get a good look at the endangered California subspecies of the Clapper Rail. In winter the waters of San Leandro Bay are home to a variety of grebes and waterfowl; among the most common species are Surf Scoter, Common Goldeneye, and Eared and Western Grebes.

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Birds you can see here include:

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[edit] Other Wildlife

Ubiquitous ground squirrels.

[edit] Site Information

[edit] History and Use

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[edit] Areas of Interest

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[edit] Access and Facilities

The shoreline is located near the Oakland International Airport. From Interstate 880, take the Hegenberger Road exit signed for the airport. Make a right at the stoplight on Doolittle Drive just before the airport entrance. Turn right at the next light onto Swan Way; the park entrance is immediately on your left and the best birding areas are accessible from the parking lot at the far end of the entrance road.

[edit] Contact Details

East Bay Regional Park District.

[edit] External Links

• East Bay Regional Park District: Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Shoreline