Where to see a Merlin in California

The Merlin is regularly recorded in the counties of 203 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. Silver Strand State Beach
10. South Carlsbad State Beach
11. Palomar Mountain State Park
12. Crystal Cove State Park
13. Malibu Creek State Park
14. Doheny State Beach
15. Topanga State Park
16. La Piedra State Beach
17. Dockweiler State Beach
18. Huntington State Beach
19. Point Dume State Beach
20. Alamitos Bay State Park
21. Bolsa Chica State Beach
22. Leo Carrillo State Park
23. Will Rogers State Beach
24. San Clemente State Beach
25. Santa Monica State Beach

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