Photo Gallery
Newark Area 4 Baylands - open space proposed for "Sanctuary West" development
Former Whistling Wings duck ponds in the foreground, San Francisco Bay in the background
Area 4's intersection with the Bay, during January when much of the site is covered in water
January 2022 photo showing much of the western portion of Area 4 inundated with water
Area 4's intersection with the Bay. Former Whistling Wings duck ponds in the foreground
The former Whistling Wings Duck Club and Newark Area 4's intersection with the Bay
Area 4 in the foreground, facing the city of Newark
Aerial view of Area 4 facing southwest. The Union Pacific rail road tracks and the San Francisco Bay frame the photo.
Newark Area 4 and the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Newark Area 4, facing south towards the former Pintail Duck Club, the Tri-Cities landfill and the Bay
Newark Area 4, a mosaic of wetlands and upland habitat. Seen here is also a historic slough, going out to the Bay
A historic slough seen on Newark Area 4 and its intersection with Mowry Slough and the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Newark Area 4, Mowry Slough, and pink and white salt ponds.
Newark Area 4, Mowry Slough, and pink and white salt ponds.
The historic Whistling Wings Duck Club of Newark Area 4 is home to abundant wildlife
The former Whistling Wings Duck Club marshes in the foreground and the Tri-City landfill in the background on the far end of Newark Area 4
Mowry Slough meanders around the edge of Newark Area 4, running adjacent to marsh and restorable marsh
Great blue heron.
Photo by Pete LaTourrette
American avocet feeding.
Photo by Pelican Media.
Northern shoveler.
Harbor seals in Mowry Slough, near Newark Area 4
Native grey fox
Harbor seals with pup.
Photo by Aric Crabb.
Avocet
Snowy Egrets.
Photo by Aric Crabb.
Northern Pintail.
Photo by Pelican Media.
Videos
360 Degree Panorama
What makes 500-acre Newark Area 4 unique is not just the existing wetlands and wildlife habitat that is there – but the incredible restoration potential. Seen from 400 feet, one can see the historic sloughs waiting to be reconnected to the Bay, as well as historic wetlands awaiting the return of Bay waters. Directly adjacent to Mowry Slough and the Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Area 4 is one of the best wetland restoration opportunities remaining in the South Bay that has not been protected from development.