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Zzyzx - Desert Studies Center

San Bernardino County, California  >  United States

Remote desert oasis known for concentrating rare migratory birds.

Tillagd* av Grigory Heaton
Senast uppdaterad 15 september 2024

Beskrivning

Zzyzx is well known as a migrant trap and is an excellent place to find rarities in spring and fall. While most of the site is off-limits as part of the CSU Desert Studies Center, the public can access one of the ponds and several rows of tamarisks. Numerous warblers rare in California have been seen here over the years including Ovenbird, Cape May Warbler, and Golden-winged Warbler. Wood Thrush and Rufous-backed Robin, both very rare in California, have been seen here.

The site is unpredictable and it often isn't covered regularly due to its remoteness, so you never know what you'll find when you bird here. If you arrive hoping for a specific rare species you will likely be disappointed, but a visit in the fall will probably yield something interesting.

In addition to migratory species, the usual desert and regional residents occur here including Lucy's Warbler, Horned Lark, Brewer's Sparrow, Rock Wren, Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, Greater Roadrunner and Phainopepla.

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Tillgänglighet

The Desert Studies Center is located at Zzyzx Road, Baker, California. It’s situated at the end of Zzyzx Road, within the Mojave National Preserve. Free parking is available just outside the access gate, a short walk from the pond. Press P on the map for directions. The entire area can easily be covered in an hour on foot.

Terräng och habitat

Damm , Öken

Förhållanden

Platt

Rundtur

Nej

Tubkikare behövs?

Nej

Bästa säsong för skådning

Vår , Höst

Bästa tid för ett besök

Höst , Höststräck , Vårsträck , Vår

Rutt

Bred stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots , Bil

Fågeltorn / plattform

Nej

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