Visitors who explore the marshlands of Shoreline at Mountain View will be rewarded by the sights and sounds of thousands of birds that migrate through the area yearly.  From the smallest wren to the largest endangered pelican, these diverse species of birds perform their daily rituals of existence in a habitat that requires some very special adaptations for survival.  Walking along the levees above the marshes, salt evaporation ponds or sitting on the hills above the sloughs and tidal marshes, visitors are treated to a fascinating wildlife show.  Jackrabbits dart through the brush, as terns bank and descend over shallow waters, egrets and ibis fish in the tidal marsh and killdeer cry from their nests on the shore. 

From October through February, thousands of migratory birds using the Pacific Flyway stop off at Shoreline, where they are offered sanctuary on their flight from Canada to Mexico.  Shoreline has also become a habitat for the burrowing owls, currently listed as a "Species of Special Concern" under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.  The stillness and infinite patience of the Great Blue Heron combines with the energetic song of the Marsh Wren to create a bountiful environment.  Shoreline allows us to enjoy the quiet and serenity of open space ... a place in tune with the pulses of nature.  We extend an invitation for you to visit the wildlife and recreation area to learn more about the unique habitats and diverse species that abound!