Where to see a Wood Duck in California

The Wood Duck is regularly recorded in the counties of 214 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. Negro Bar State Park
8. Clear Lake State Park
9. San Elijo State Beach
10. San Onofre State Beach
11. Border Field State Park
12. Mount Zion State Forest
13. Sutter Buttes State Park
14. Silver Strand State Beach
15. South Carlsbad State Beach
16. Palomar Mountain State Park
17. Mormon Island Wetlands State Park
18. Brannan Island State Recreation Area
19. Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest
20. Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area
21. Big Basin Redwoods State Park
22. Crystal Cove State Park
23. Doheny State Beach
24. Sunset State Beach
25. Manresa 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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