Where to see a Bonaparte's Gull in California

The Bonaparte's Gull is regularly recorded in the counties of 196 California state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
2. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
3. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
4. Cardiff State Beach
5. Carlsbad State Beach
6. Leucadia State Beach
7. San Elijo State Beach
8. San Onofre State Beach
9. Border Field State Park
10. Silver Strand State Beach
11. South Carlsbad State Beach
12. Palomar Mountain State Park
13. Salton Sea State Recreation Area
14. Mount San Jacinto State Park
15. Lake Perris State Recreation Area
16. Caswell Memorial State Park
17. Mount Tamalpais State Park
18. Angel Island State Park
19. Tomales Bay State Park
20. Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
21. Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
22. Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
23. Garrapata State Park
24. Crystal Cove State Park
25. Doheny State Beach

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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