Where to see
Where to see the Franklin's Gull in South Africa
Hosts have recorded the Franklin's Gull at stays in or beside West Coast National Park.
Leucophaeus pipixcan · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Franklin's Gull
Hosts have recorded the Franklin's Gull at stays in or beside West Coast National Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Leucophaeus pipixcan
Records
27
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Franklin's Gull on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Franklin's Gull in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Franklin's Gull at stays in or beside West Coast National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Franklin's Gull in South Africa?
The Franklin's Gull is most recorded in Western Cape (81% of records), Eastern Cape (7% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (7% of records), based on 27 iNaturalist observations. 1 place to stay on Spekboom in South Africa has recorded the Franklin's Gull on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Franklin's Gull?
The Franklin's Gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Franklin's Gull?
The Franklin's gull (Leucophaeus pipixcan) is a small (length 12.6, 14.2 in, 32, 36 cm) gull. The genus name Leucophaeus is from Ancient Greek leukos, "white", and phaios, "dusky". The specific pipixcan is a Nahuatl name for a type of gull.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Franklin's Gull
Every stay on the Franklin's Gull page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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