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Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

California  >  United States

This 1,400-acre wetlands is the largest saltwater marsh along the coast of California. 321 species of birds have been spotted in the past decade.

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Meest recente update 4 maart 2024

Beschrijving

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is the largest saltwater marsh along the coast of California. 1,400 acres of fresh and saltwater wetlands habitat, a boardwalk over the marsh, and five miles of easy trails through the lowlands and mesas. You can observe many resident and transient bird species that use the wetlands as a critical stopover while migrating along the Pacific Flyway.

The area has many kinds of shorebirds, ducks, raptors and migratory birds, including Great Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, Osprey, Red-tailed Hawk, Great Egret, American White Pelican, Brown Pelican and Burrowing Owl. The best seasons for spotting are winter (November-February) and summer (April-August).

Details

Toegang

There is a parking space for cars and bicycles off Pacific Coast Highway. Click on a P in the map for directions or coordinates. The trails in the area are accessible by foot only. Enter at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Interpretive Center (3842 Warner Avenue) or the Boardwalk Loop Trail (18000 Pacific Coast Highway) to hit the trails. Located along Warner Avenue near the corner of Pacific Coast Highway, the Interpretive Center serves as home base to the five miles of trails. For the Boardwalk Loop Trail, park at the south parking lot along Pacific Coast Highway across from the entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach and walk the 1.5-mile loop trail along the boardwalk over the marsh.

Terrein en leefgebied

Wetland

Omstandigheden

Vlak , Heuvelachtig , Droog , Open landschap , Geen schaduw

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Nee

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente , Winter , Voorjaarstrek

Route

Breed pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

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Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

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