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Zzyzx - Desert Studies Center

San Bernardino County, California  >  United States

Remote desert oasis known for concentrating rare migratory birds.

Añadido* por Grigory Heaton
Última actualización 15 septiembre 2024

Descripción

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.

Detalles

Accesso

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.

Terreno y habitat

Estanque , Desierto

Condiciones

Plano

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Primavera , Otoño

Mejor momento para visitar

Otoño , Migración de otoño , Migración de primavera , Primavera

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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Mapa

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