Where to see
Sandwich Tern
Thalasseus sandvicensis
Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve leads · 5 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Sandwich Tern during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Celestún Biosphere Reserve | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Paracas National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Península Valdés | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 5 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a Sandwich Tern?
Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve (Mexico) — about 53% of wildlife watchers report a Sandwich Tern sighting there, the highest of the 5 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a Sandwich Tern?
Celestún Biosphere Reserve (about 40%), Paracas National Reserve (about 23%), Península Valdés (about 21%) are the next best options.