Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge in California State

Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge

The Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge is a rocky and mountainous area in the heart of California condor country.

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Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Details

The Hopper Mountain National Wildlife Refuge is a rocky and mountainous area in the heart of California condor country. The steep terrain, with deep canyons, is an ideal space for condors to nest and roost, but it is closed to the public to protect the critically endangered bird. The 2,471-acre refuge also includes a variety of other terrain types like coastal sage scrub, California black walnut woodland, and annual and perennial grasslands.

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