Where to see Black-crowned Night Heron in California

Atchison Village

Architectural Landmark and Cooperative Community

You might spot Monarch, Canada Goose, and Western Gull.

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Willet.

Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite

Coastal Defense and Family Friendly

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Western Gull, and Coyote.

Little Italy

Dining and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Duck.

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

Accessible Trails and Bird Watching

You might spot Northern Harrier and Black-Tailed Jackrabbit.

Presidio Park

Family Friendly and Historic Site

You might spot Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, and Western Gull.

Professorville

Academic History and Architecture

You might spot American Avocet, Northern Shoveler, and Black-Necked Stilt.

Ruth Bancroft Garden

Botanical Garden and Cactus Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Canada Goose.

South Bonnie Brae Tract Historic District

Colonial Revival and Historic Architecture

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Bee, and House Sparrow.

Theater District

Architecture and Broadway Shows

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Santa Barbara Zoo

California Condors and Conservation

You might spot Giraffes, African Lion, and Gorilla.

Andree Clark Bird Refuge

Accessible and Bird Watching

You might spot Brown Pelican, Black-Crowned Night Heron, and Western Gull.

Aquatic Park Historic District

Beach Access and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Arcata Community Forest

Bird Watching and Community Forest

You might spot Pacific Banana Slug and Ensatina.

Balboa Park Gardens

Botanical Gardens and Cactus Garden

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Duck.

Benicia Arsenal

19th Century Architecture and Benicia Historical Museum

You might spot Duck, Snowy Egret, and Black-Necked Stilt.

Carroll Avenue

Angelino Heights and Architectural Heritage

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and Canada Goose.

El Prado Complex

Art and Balboa Park

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Duck.

Fort MacArthur

Coastal Defense and Cold War History

You might spot Sunburst Anemone and Striped Shore Crab.

Gaslamp Quarter

Cultural and Dining

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Eastern Fox Squirrel, and Duck.

Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park

Community Park and Dog Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard and California Buckwheat.

Grandma Prisbrey's Bottle Village

Art Environment and Bottle Houses

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Common Side-Blotched Lizard, and Bee.

Heal the Bay Aquarium

Aquaculture. and Aquarium

You might spot Pacific Hairy Hermit Crab, Sea Urchin, and Sea Cucumber.

Heilman Villas

Architectural Heritage and Bungalow Court

You might spot Western Gull, Black-Crowned Night Heron, and Duck.

Historic Core

Art Deco and Broadway Theater District

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and House Sparrow.

Leather and LGBTQ Cultural District

Community Landmarks and Cultural District

You might spot Sea Lion, Western Gull, and Anna's Hummingbird.

Little Tokyo

Cultural District and Family Friendly

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and House Sparrow.

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

African Animals and Botanical Gardens

You might spot Creosote Bush, Brittlebush, and Beavertail Pricklypear.

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

African Animals and Australian Animals.

You might spot Giraffes, Eastern Black Rhinoceros, and Emu.

Los Angeles Plaza Historic District

You might spot Red-Tailed Hawk, Duck, and House Sparrow.

Lotusland

Botanical Garden and Cycads

You might spot Brown Pelican, Western Fence Lizard, and Duck.

Mission Hills

Architectural Tours and Family Friendly

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Duck, and Bee.

Naval Air Station North Island

Aviation and Coastal Views

You might spot Western Gull, Western Fence Lizard, and Brown Pelican.

Naval Training Center San Diego

Arts District and Cultural Hub

You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Great Blue Heron.

Ocean Beach

Accessible and Beach

You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Great Blue Heron.

Park Street Historic Commercial District

Accessible and Architecture

You might spot Black-Crowned Night Heron, Snowy Egret, and Duck.

Puvunga

Acjachemen Culture and Bird Watching

You might spot Eastern Fox Squirrel, Western Fence Lizard, and Duck.

Russian Hill-Paris Block Architectural District

Architectural History and Cultural Heritage.

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

Russian Hill-Vallejo Street Crest Historic District

Architecture and Gardens

You might spot Western Gull, Sea Lion, and Great Blue Heron.

San Mateo Arboretum

Arboretum and Botanical Garden

You might spot Snowy Egret, Duck, and American Crow.

SeaWorld San Diego

Animal Shows and California

You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Great Blue Heron.

Talmadge

Architecture and California Bungalows

You might spot Western Fence Lizard, Monarch, and Bee.

Venice Canal Historic District

Architecture and Bird Watching

You might spot Western Gull, Snowy Egret, and Willet.

Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium and California

You might spot North American River Otter, Leopard Shark, and Bat Ray.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Accessible and Conservation

You might spot Sea Star, Leopard Shark, and Swellshark.

CuriOdyssey

Accessible and Bay Area Attraction.

You might spot North American River Otter, Bobcat, and Golden Eagle.

Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium and Conservation

You might spot North American River Otter, Leopard Shark, and Bat Ray.

Heatherlark Park

Nature and Wildlife

You might spot Great Egret, Duck, and Great Blue Heron.

Shoreline Park

Birdwatching, Hiking, Cycling, Family Friendly, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing, Accessible Trails, Kite Flying

You might spot Great Blue Heron and Black-Crowned Night Heron.