California Dreaming
When L.A’s movie stars want to see Bald Eagles, they make the short trek to the San Bernardino National Forest. This forest, perched near the area’s large urban population, hosts the largest concentration of wintering Bald Eagles in Southern California.

Now, thanks to Wild Birds Unlimited and its customers, and a $17,400 grant through the Pathways To Nature Program, learning about the eagles and the Forest’s other wildlife is easier than ever at the Big Bear Discovery Center at Big Bear lake. During the winter months, you’ll be greeted by a life-size, life-like eagle that looks like it’s about to soar right past you. Scan the educational information that is part of the exhibit, and you’ll be ready to head into the field.

Don’t think that eagles are all that you will see. This National Forest’s diverse habitats span elevations from 2,000’ to 11,500’. You can hike miles of trails, soaking in the blue skies, clean air, and more than 440 species of wildlife that have been recorded here. White Pelicans, Wood Ducks, and large numbers of other types of waterfowl are sure to keep you entertained.

As you are hiking the trails, keep a sharp eye out for L.A’s glitterati. You never know who might be behind those dark glasses!

For more information on the San Bernardino National Forest, visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/.

The Pathways To Nature Conservation Fund is a partnership between Wild Birds Unlimited stores and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to fund environmental education and wildlife viewing projects. We encourage all of our customers to visit these incredible places. Your patronage helped make these projects possible!
 

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