Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

Big Morongo Preserve is one of the best places in southern California for migrant flycatchers, warblers, vireos, and other species but also hosts some great breeding birds. We can expect to see (or hear) Summer and Western Tanagers, Brown-crested and Vermilion Flycatchers, Bullock’s and Hooded Orioles, Yellow-Breasted Chat, Bell’s Vireo, as well as migrants and desert residents. Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. In the afternoon we may look for Black-throated Sparrow and Scott’s Oriole.Meet at Covington Park. Take I-10 to Hwy 62, go north 10 miles to Morongo Valley and then turn right on Park Avenue. Please contact

 Pete Robertshaw (909 771-9720) ahead of time if you are interested, to better coordinate meeting times and carpools.