Rainbow Basin Natural Area
Rainbow Basin Natural Area, Barstow, California
The photos may not show it as well as the eye sees it, but there really are green rocks in them thar hills. Rainbow Basin Natural Area is a gem of a place in the Mojave Desert, just north of Barstow, California.
The last hour of the day is a marvelous time to visit. In late winter/early spring you can see desert tortoises, wildflowers, and a Joshua tree or two in bloom. Read the rest of this entry »
A Few Good Birds of Mojave National Preserve
Zone-tailed hawk
Going birding with an expert familiar with which bird will be found where is usually an excellent way to “meet” new species, and the zone-tailed hawk was the highlight for me on a trip last week to Mojave National Preserve, California. Read the rest of this entry »
Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve, near Mid-Hills campground
Since I moved to Southern California, I’ve been “saving” a visit to Mojave National Preserve for just the right weekend – an early April birding trip with the San Bernardino Valley Audubon Society.
Rock Spring House and desert purple sage (Salvia sp.)
The weather was perfect, I added two birds to my life list, and the scenery surpassed expectations. Read the rest of this entry »
Desert Tortoise
Watching desert tortoises isn’t as bad as watching paint dry. They might freeze up if you approach them, but within a few minutes they will probably resume their foraging, or walking, or whatever. Read the rest of this entry »
