List of All Hotspots
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332. Ocean Trails Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes, California
This 113-acre reserve protects native plants and habitats for the federally threatened California Gnatcatcher and Cactus Wren, and it’s home to many other species. Read More “332. Ocean Trails Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes, California”
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331. Upper Mississippi River refuges, Iowa and Illinois
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge and other public lands offer many great birding opportunities. Read More “331. Upper Mississippi River refuges, Iowa and Illinois”
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330. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, St. Paul, Minnesota
This unit of the National Park Service stretches along 72 miles of the river, attracting birds, dragonflies, & other wildlife. Read More “330. Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, St. Paul, Minnesota”
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329. The Magic Stump, Coles County, Illinois
This old Osage orange tree in a farm field hosts wintering Prairie Falcons, owls, and other raptors. Read More “329. The Magic Stump, Coles County, Illinois”
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328. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai‘I County, Hawai‘i
An iconic and huge park that boasts four native honeycreeper species, including the crimson ‘Apapane. Read More “328. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai‘I County, Hawai‘i”
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327. South Llano River State Park, Kimble County, Texas
A great place in spring for Black-capped Vireo and Golden-cheeked Warbler — two birds for your bucket list. Read More “327. South Llano River State Park, Kimble County, Texas”
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326. Crown Zellerbach Trail, Scappoose, Oregon
The eastern end of this 22-mile-long converted logging road has great year-round birding. Read More “326. Crown Zellerbach Trail, Scappoose, Oregon”
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325. Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, New York
The park that is home to iconic waterfalls attracts waterfowl, raptors, and many gull species. Read More “325. Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls, New York”
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324. Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, Ulster County, New York
This refuge is a great place to watch owls, hawks, and harriers on the hunt in winter. Read More “324. Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge, Ulster County, New York”
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323. Badlands National Park, Interior, South Dakota
This vast national park hosts more than 200 bird species, including Mountain Bluebird, Long-billed Curlew, Burrowing Owl, and more. Read More “323. Badlands National Park, Interior, South Dakota”