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 Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
by Ed Keenan, author, birder and
cowboy poet
Description:
The desert is anything but barren when it
comes to birds. The great Mojave Desert with it’s varied elevations and
habitat makes for great birding. The Mojave gives us numerous birding
places to explore. One special place that is less traveled is, Ash Meadows
National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). This is a lovely oasis of woodland,
wetland, and desert habitats that attract more than 220 species of birds.
April through May is the prime time for the greatest diversity of birds.
Fall is an equally wonderful time to observe the southbound migrators,
which can produce some surprise vagrants. Also, the groves of trees and
mesquite thickets and the unusual, underground, spring ecosystems support
numerous endemic species, year around. Start your exploration by getting
information brochures at the Refuge Headquarters. Crystal Springs
boardwalk is an easy place to start. The bird walk accommodates the
handicapped.
Directions:
Only 90 miles from Las Vegas and 60 miles from
Death Valley National park, Ash Meadows NWR is easily accessible. It is a
lush and lovely contrast to the stark geologic beauty of Death Valley.
From Death Valley Junction, take 190 east toward Devil’s Hole, Nevada.
From Las Vegas, travel west on Highway 160 to Pahrump, Nevada. From
Pahrump, travel west on Bell Vista Road approximately 22 miles to refuge.
Check the Ash Meadows NWR web page for complete information:
http://desertcomplex.fws.gov/ashmeadows/
Local Specialties:
Local specialties include: Southwestern Willow
Flycatcher, (an endangered, sub-species of the Willow Flycatcher), Crissal
Thrasher, Lucy’s Warbler, Bullocks Oriole, White-throated Swifts and Blue
Grosbeaks. Seasonally, over 220 different species have been recorded here
at the Ash Meadows NWR.
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 Ed
Keenan, cowboy poet and author of Cow Chip
Poetry--Lies, Lingo & Lore, writes nature and
birding articles, historic vignettes, Dutch Oven
Cooking recipes and poetry. For more about Ed,
click here. |
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