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San Juan De La Costa

10,000 Birds

Despite the eyesore that is this mine, the wildlife continues to thrive in this harsh environment. In addition to the hundred or so species of birds I regularly find here, there are Desert Foxes, Bobcats, Mountain Lions, Desert Bighorn Sheep and Mule Deer. Brown Pelicans. Here are a few of the birds we spotted last weekend.

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Week 30: We return to Summer Lake

10,000 Birds

Right, smack dad in the middle of Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge. There is a 12 mile Wildlife Viewing Loop that can be driven, and is a great way to get a feel for the layout of the refuge. This group of American White Pelicans were good enough to stop right where I wanted them to, to get this shot. This shot was taken at 2:00 PM.