Martin Road Russian-Olives
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Martin Road Russian-Olives |
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HABITAT: |
Half-mile-long ribbon of Russian-olive trees and seasonal wetland at base of rocky canal bank, managed by WDFW. | ||
| BIRDING: | During winter and early spring, Russian-olive trees attract fruit-eating birds like Cedar Waxwings and Varied Thrushes. Violet-green Swallows arrive in mid-March, with Cliff Swallows following in mid-April. Thick trees provide roosting sites for Common Ravens and small numbers of Barn and Long-eared Owls. Large winter flocks of American Robins attract Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks | ||
VIEWING: |
Walk down hillside to trees. Check rock pile for Rock Wrens in late spring. | ||
| ACCESS: | From Hwy 28 at milepost 44.7, turn west onto Martin Rd. Drive 0.4 mile. Turn left (south) into WDFW parking area. | ||