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Red-crowned Parrots at Irvine Regional Park, Orange County, California

10,000 Birds

Many escapes and introductions have taken place over the years and some species have found the warm, dry climate to their liking. Quite a few species are well-established and breeding from San Diego to Los Angeles and beyond. In particular, subsection iii seems to be the hurdle that most species can’t clear.

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North Cave Wetlands

10,000 Birds

At that time it was not a nature reserve at all and the forty hectare piece of land was only acquired in 2001. It is a sheltered area with numerous picnic tables for the people visiting and bird feeders for the feathered variety of visitors. It was a three Swan species day! Whooper Swan.

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