Where to see a Horned Lark in California

The Horned Lark is regularly recorded in the counties of 190 California state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
2. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
3. Crystal Cove State Park
4. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
5. Doheny State Beach
6. Cardiff State Beach
7. Carlsbad State Beach
8. Leucadia State Beach
9. San Elijo State Beach
10. Huntington State Beach
11. San Onofre State Beach
12. Bolsa Chica State Beach
13. Border Field State Park
14. San Clemente State Beach
15. Silver Strand State Beach
16. Corona del Mar State Beach
17. South Carlsbad State Beach
18. Palomar Mountain State Park
19. Malibu Creek State Park
20. Topanga State Park
21. La Piedra State Beach
22. Dockweiler State Beach
23. Point Dume State Beach
24. Alamitos Bay State Park
25. Leo Carrillo State Park

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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