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Species found at Viewing Site
| Afton Canyon Preserve - Site # 16 | |
| Species: | American Badger |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | Burrows can be seen in the horseshoe bend. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Poor |
| Species: | Bighorn Sheep |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | Along the Mojave River near the campground and north onto Cave Mountain |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp |
| Reliable: | Poor |
| Species: | Coyote |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | During evenings or early morning along the riverbanks. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Good |
| Species: | Desert Iguana |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | In the desert area. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Good |
| Species: | Golden Eagle |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | Roosts in the rock formations along the river. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Poor |
| Species: | Great Blue Heron |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | In the shallows. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Excellent |
| Species: | Red-Tailed Hawk |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | Roosts in the rock formations along the river. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Good |
| Species: | Sidewinder |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | In the desert area. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Good |
| Species: | Snowy Egret |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | In the shallows. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Excellent |
| Species: | Summer Tanager |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | The wild grapes, willows, cottonwoods, and other riverside vegetation serve as perches. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Excellent |
| Species: | Vermilion Flycatcher |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | The wild grapes, willows, cottonwoods, and other riverside vegetation serve as perches. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Excellent |
| Species: | White-Faced Ibis |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | In the shallows. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Excellent |
| Species: | Yellow Warbler |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | The wild grapes, willows, cottonwoods, and other riverside vegetation serve as perches. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Excellent |
| Species: | Yellow-Breasted Chat |
| Seen: | Yes |
| Locations: | The wild grapes, willows, cottonwoods, and other riverside vegetation serve as perches. |
| Present Season: | Sp,F |
| Season View: | Sp,F |
| Reliable: | Excellent |