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High Desert Wildlife Sanctuaries
Antelope Valley
(626) 398-5420
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The County of Los Angeles presently operates 11 wildlife and wildflower sanctuaries in the high desert of the Antelope Valley. Ranging from 2,500 to over 3,600 feet in elevation and encompassing more than 1,600 acres, the sanctuaries offer opportunities for spring wildflower viewing, bird watching, hiking and horseback riding.
Spectacular floral displays normally occur between mid-March and late May. Wildlife seen on the preserves varies from earthbound creatures such as the horned lizards, chuckwallas and rattlesnakes to majestic prairie falcons and golden eagles. Insect life is most abundant during the warmer months, and in spring the Joshua trees and other large shrubs provide nesting sites for a variety of songbirds.
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Open Access Sanctuary Areas
For More Information, Call (626) 398-5420
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• Birding
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Nature Study
• Wildflower Viewing
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• Wild, open nature preserves
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