Where to see a Wilson's Snipe in California

The Wilson's Snipe is regularly recorded in the counties of 211 California state parks (eBird historical checklists). The strongest bets:

1. Pacheco State Park
2. McConnell State Recreation Area
3. Great Valley Grasslands State Park
4. Bidwell-Sacramento River State Park
5. George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area
6. San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area
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. Mount Tamalpais State Park
20. Mount Diablo State Park
21. Angel Island State Park
22. Tomales Bay State Park
23. Malibu Creek State Park
24. Topanga State Park
25. China Camp State Park

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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