Birding
Hundreds of species pass through the park on both spring and fall migrations.
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Birding Details
Visiting birders can take advantage of both a spring and fall migration, when hundreds of species pass through the park. The first warblers reach the valley in mid-April, and the fall migration is underway by early August. Prime birding spots include Saratoga Spring, Furnace Creek Ranch, Scotty's Castle, Wildrose, and the Panamint Range.
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