WPCP East Pond

Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant (Fall/Winter): Ducks for Days

Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant (Fall/Winter): Ducks for Days

You wouldn’t think that sewage treatment would be a travel-worthy destination, but Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant’s large variety of waterfowl and passerines is well worth a trip. Whether you’re looking for a 100-yard stroll from the car or a 4-mile hike, this spot provides excellent views of a large variety of bird species, all in a beautiful bay-front environment.

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Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant (Summer): Phalaropes in the East Pond

Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant (Summer): Phalaropes in the East Pond

July through September are the months to see the small and graceful Wilson’s and Red-necked Phalaropes. These birds are usually found on the East and West Ponds of the Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant. And, if you are lucky, you may even see them spin!

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