Franklin's Gull

Where to see

Franklin's Gull

Leucophaeus pipixcan

Elk Island National Park leads · 4 parks ranked by real sighting rates

Parks Ranked

Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Franklin's Gull during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)

#ParkCountrySighting
1 Elk Island National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
50–60%
2 Paracas National Reserve 🇵🇪 Peru
40–50%
3 Riding Mountain National Park 🇨🇦 Canada
30–40%
4 Isla del Coco National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
10–20%

Quick answers

Which is the best park to see a Franklin's Gull?

Elk Island National Park (Canada) — about 53% of wildlife watchers report a Franklin's Gull sighting there, the highest of the 4 parks in our data.

Where else can I see a Franklin's Gull?

Paracas National Reserve (about 45%), Riding Mountain National Park (about 31%), Isla del Coco National Park (about 15%) are the next best options.