San Jacinto Wildlife Area ($)

The San Jacinto Wildlife Area consists of a series of ponds which support an abundance of waterfowl and shorebirds under the scenic backdrop of Mt. San Gorgonio and the San Bernardino Mountains. Also, nearby grasslands provide foraging habitat for eagles and a variety of overwintering raptors. Additionally, other varieties of birds can be found using the grasslands such as Loggerhead Shrike, Western Meadowlark, Mountain Bluebird, and several species of wintering sparrows.

We will be driving slowly amongst the ponds for a good portion of the trip and will cover some areas on foot (approximately 2 miles). Walking areas will be on fairly level ground however, there will be a moderate incline on one of the trails to look for Bell’s Sparrows. Two-way radios will be provided to help keep the group together when driving. Participation will be limited due to the restricted space along roads hampering our ability to pull over with a large group of cars.