Where to see an Orchard Oriole in California

The Orchard Oriole is regularly recorded in the counties of 66 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. Año Nuevo State Park
  14. Butano State Park
  15. Montara State Beach
  16. Pacifica State Beach
  17. Pomponio State Beach
  18. Thornton State Beach
  19. Pescadero State Beach
  20. McNee Ranch State Park
  21. Bean Hollow State Beach
  22. Cascade Ranch State Park
  23. San Gregorio State Beach
  24. Half Moon Bay State Beach
  25. Gray Whale Cove 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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