Where to see a Northern Rough-winged Swallow in California

The Northern Rough-winged Swallow is regularly recorded in the counties of 215 California state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Big Basin Redwoods State Park
2. Montaña de Oro State Park
3. Morro Bay State Park
4. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
5. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
6. Crystal Cove State Park
7. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
8. Malibu Creek State Park
9. Salton Sea State Recreation Area
10. Avila State Beach
11. Pismo State Beach
12. Posmo State Beach
13. Doheny State Beach
14. Gaviota State Park
15. Oxnard State Beach
16. Sunset State Beach
17. Topanga State Park
18. Cardiff State Beach
19. Cayucos State Beach
20. Manresa State Beach
21. McGrath State Beach
22. Refugio State Beach
23. Carlsbad State Beach
24. Heart Bar State Park
25. Leucadia 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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