Photography and design by Don Jedlovec for the Kern River Preserve.
The Kern River Preserve welcomes educational field visits from school and adult groups.
Prior to becoming a preserve, the land was locally known as the A. Brown Ranch. The land had been operated as a cattle ranch since the mid-1800s.
Exposed vertical pipes with open tops pose a tremendous hazard to birds and other wildlife.
A guide to the best spots to find birds in our greater area.
Arundo donax was introduced from the Mediterranean region of Europe to California in the 1820's for roofing material and erosion control.
