Where to see a Merlin in California

The Merlin is regularly recorded in the counties of 204 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. Crystal Cove State Park
14. Malibu Creek State Park
15. Doheny State Beach
16. Topanga State Park
17. La Piedra State Beach
18. Dockweiler State Beach
19. Huntington State Beach
20. Point Dume State Beach
21. Alamitos Bay State Park
22. Bolsa Chica State Beach
23. Leo Carrillo State Park
24. Will Rogers State Beach
25. San Clemente 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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