Birding Rush Creek Delta
Friday 6:30 AM-10:30 AM
Trip# 215: Birding Rush Creek Delta
Tags:
low elevation < 8,000'
single location
birds
Description: This trip takes a leisurely one-mile hike through open sagebrush to the mouth of Rush Creek where participants will enjoy a unique perspective of the Mono Basin. Along the way we will pause to study birds typical of the Great Basin Desert habitat, including Brewer's Sparrow, Sage Thrasher, and possibly Sagebrush Sparrow. Once at the delta we will experience an awesome setting while watching birds come in to bathe in the fresh water of the largest tributary stream that feeds Mono Lake. (est. driving miles: 10; hiking difficulty: moderate, little shade)
Current Weather Conditions in Lee Vining:
Broken clouds,
69°
(Feels Like: 67°)
Wind: ENE @ 4mph
with 5mph gusts
Visibility: 10,000 ft
Forecast for Friday June 16:
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Transportation: Carpool/Personal Vehicle