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| Williams Ranch - Site # 296 | |||
| Background: | A large spring system provides water for the riparian corridor, and includes; a perennial creek, 5 ponds, and a large meadow complex in a dry environment. Rehabilitation of riparian and aspen areas provides great viewing opportunities of diverse bird life in these plant communities. A series of old fire trails and sagebrush steppe restoration provide access for upland habitats associated with, mountain mahogany, western juniper, sagebrush, and unique old growth juniper. | ||
| The Williams Ranch has a long colorful ranch history in the Madeline Plains-as it is one of the oldest ranches in the area. The turn-of-the century Nevada-California-Oregon Railway runs through Madeline-which helped the area become the largest sheep shipping center in the U.S. in the early 20th century. | |||
| The Habitat: | Old growth juniper woodland (10%), riparian creek corridor (5%), meadow habitat (10%), mountain mahogany (15%), juniper/sage steppe (55%), aspens (5%). | ||
| The Experience: | The diversity of habitat and wildlife. | ||
| Wildlife and Where to Find It: | Vehicle and hiking. | ||
| Viewing Tips: | Songbird viewing is excellent all year, expecially spring/early summer. Birds of prey, some small mammals visible year-round. | ||
| Site Notes: | The variety and abundance of water on site allows for a myriad of bird species, coupled with the upland habitats makes the Williams Ranch a bird watchers paradise in the high desert country of Northeastern California. | ||
| Nearby Viewing Sites: | Blue Door Flat-7 miles east of Madeline, Calif. On Lassen County Road 510. | ||
| Visitor Information: | Lassen County Chamber of Commerce - 530-257-4323 - http://www.lassencountychamber.org | ||
| Viewing Site Hours of Operation are: | |||
| Staff On-site: | No | ||
| Open: | Everday | ||
| Hours: | 24 hours | ||
| Year Round: | No | ||
| Seasonal: | Roads closed November 15-June 15. Designated Roads and Trails June 16-November 14. | ||
| Road Information: |  Dirt. | ||
| Road Hazards: None | |||
 Number of Parking Spaces: 4 | |||
| Parking Fee: No | |||
| Proximity to viewing area:Adjacent | |||
 Pull-Through Parking: Yes | |||
| Parking Danger: Livestock at times on the county road. | |||
| How to Get There: | From Madeline, Ca. take Lassen County Road 527, W. for 3.75 mi; go west thru a green metal gate and park. Follow the dirt road for one mile NW along riparian, and aspen habitats. | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Managing Agency: | Bureau of Land Management | ||
| Agency Site URL: | http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/alturas.html | ||
| Physical Address: | 708 West 12th Street Alturas, CA 96101 |
Agency 2: | 708 West 12th Street Alturas, CA 96101 |
| Manager Phone: | (530) 233-4666 | Contact Us: | by Email |
| Site Phone: | (530) 233-4666 | ||
| County: | Lassen | ||
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