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Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary

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Sanctuary... what is sanctuary... find sanctuary. I feel like Logan 5 when I hear that word (sci-fi reference).

The Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is a small observation center in Modjeska Canyon - part of the Santa Ana Mountains, Orange County, California. Being in canyon area, there is a natural supply of wildlife to view, aided by feeders located throughout the sanctuary.

A fifteen minute walk will take you through the trail network, while an observation platform will allow you to sit and relax while birds fly by. There is also a creek to explore, offering reptiles and amphibians.

For a little more adventure, the Harding Trail starts at the sanctuary parking lot, and leads through the canyon to the Main Divide. This makes for a good hike or ride, while the sanctuary lets you be lazy.

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The sanctuary guarantees sightings of Acorn Woodpecker and Western Scrub Jay (they're everywhere).

Other common birds are White-breasted Nuthatch, Oak Titmouse, Band-tailed Pigeon, American Goldfinch, hummingbirds, White-crowned Sparrow, California Quail, Cactus Wren, Spotted Towhee, raptors, etc..

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Birds you can see here include:

California Quail, Band-tailed Pigeon, Acorn Woodpecker, Western Scrub Jay, Oak Titmouse, Cactus Wren, White-crowned Sparrow, Spotted Towhee, American Goldfinch

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While not an important stop for travelling birders, locals can hang out on a mellow weekend. Tucker is near the end of Modjeska Rd, which is accessed from Santiago Canyon Rd.. Santiago is the main artery that runs through the Santa Ana Mountain foothills on the Orange County side.

It can be reached from the I-5 via El Toro Rd (El Toro Rd becomes Santiago Canyon Rd at Cook's Corner) or via Jamboree.

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