One of the prime bird spots in Southern California, over 246 species have been found here, mostly during migration. I visited Big Morongo in April, May, July, August, October 2008 and February 2009 ; these photos are from those 6 trips. For more info and maps check out the webpage maintained by Friends of Big Morongo Canyon Preserve http://www.bigmorongo.org/index.htm .
A resident male Nuttall's Woodpecker gets an early start on woodworking -- and warms up in the early-morning sun, Feb 20 2009.
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