Where to see a Sharp-shinned Hawk in California

The Sharp-shinned Hawk is regularly recorded in the counties of 215 California state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

  1. Mount Tamalpais State Park
  2. Angel Island State Park
  3. Tomales Bay State Park
  4. China Camp State Park
  5. Marin Headlands State Park
  6. Samuel P. Taylor State Park
  7. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
  8. Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
  9. Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
  10. Cardiff State Beach
  11. Carlsbad State Beach
  12. Leucadia State Beach
  13. San Elijo State Beach
  14. San Onofre State Beach
  15. Border Field State Park
  16. Silver Strand 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. Henry W. Coe State Park

These are county-level records โ€” the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

Sharp-shinned Hawk in other states โ†’ ยท All California state parks โ†’