Where to see a Brown-headed Cowbird in California

The Brown-headed Cowbird is regularly recorded in the counties of 216 California state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Salt Point State Park
2. Sonoma Coast State Park
3. Big Basin Redwoods State Park
4. Año Nuevo State Park
5. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
6. Emerald Bay State Park
7. Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
8. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
9. Crystal Cove State Park
10. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
11. Malibu Creek State Park
12. Butano State Park
13. Doheny State Beach
14. Gaviota State Park
15. Sunset State Beach
16. Topanga State Park
17. Cardiff State Beach
18. Manresa State Beach
19. Montara State Beach
20. Refugio State Beach
21. Carlsbad State Beach
22. Heart Bar State Park
23. Leucadia State Beach
24. Negro Bar State Park
25. Pacifica 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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