Audubon's Kelso Creek Sanctuary

Flora of Audubon's Kelso Creek Sanctuary     Flora of Audubon's Allen Sanctuary    Flora of the Kern River Preserve

This 156-acre Audubon owned sanctuary is 15-miles from Hwy 178 on Kelso Valley Road along Kelso Creek. Purchased in 2000 to protect the riparian habitat within the sanctuary, the loss of upland habitat recently makes the upland portions equally as important. The sanctuary is an interesting blend of Mojave and Great Basin Desert flora that offers a really unique vista. On winter mornings the sanctuary is a great place to look for Pinyon Jays.
   

Sunset through smoke from the Piute Fire looking west over the Kelso Creek Sanctuary in July 2008.

Photo courtesy Alison Sheehey © Audubon

  

Audubon's Kelso Creek Sanctuary - Piute Fire photos

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