A new self-guided, interpretive trail has been constructed at Wallace Creek and along a portion of the San Andreas fault. Brochures are available at the trail head. Signs along with the brochure provide information about the San Andreas and aid visitors in identifying features along this famous fault. Also, if you would like to explore more of the geology of the Carrizo Plain on your own, a booklet containing two self-guided auto tours is available for purchase at the Goodwin Education Center or through the BLM Bakersfield Field Office. As we near the end of May, much of our spring-like weather is also near an end.
Weather conditions remain a bit unpredictable but rain is less likely and sunny days more reliable.
Most birds that use the Carrizo Plain as their breeding and nesting ground have already built nests and in many cases, the young have fledged. Some birds have begun their second clutch. These visitors, including Bullock s Northern orioles and Western kingbirds, will continue to be with us for several weeks, then they are off to other places. Some of the year round residents that birders may view are a number of finches and sparrows, meadowlarks and horned larks as well as shrikes, roadrunners, kestrels and a number of other raptors. Approximately 70 mountain plovers were seen at different areas from the middle of the plain, north.