Desert Wildlife Survey
December 25, 2024
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
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Expedition Overview
A morning survey at Desert National Wildlife Refuge revealed diverse desert bird activity. Highlights included observing Rock Wrens building nests and Phainopeplas feeding on desert mistletoe berries. The cool morning temperatures and clear skies provided excellent conditions for bird watching.
Location Details
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
The Desert National Wildlife Refuge is the largest wildlife refuge outside Alaska, protecting 1.6 million acres of the diverse Mojave Desert in southern Nevada. This vast refuge showcases six major mountain ranges and provides critical habitat for the desert bighorn sheep and numerous desert-adapted species.
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