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We have managed to get a good deal on direct flights from Manchester to Las Vegas in August 14. Plan is to spend 1st night in Vegas (hotel booked 17th Aug), we then need to be in San Francisco late on 22nd to 25th August (big birthday bash on 23rd) but also hope to do some birding in the area. Getting back to Vegas for flight back on 4th September 17.30.
I've had a stab at joining the dots but thought people here might have suggestions on places to include / cut / drop
Emerging idea so far
18th to 22 - Mono lake / Yosemite
24-25 birding in SF area
26th - 28th Monterey, Pinnacles, Big Sur - include one Pelagic 27th
29th drive to San Diego (stop somewhere on the way - suggestions ?)
30 / 31 and 1st San Diego area
2 and 3 - Joshua tree / Salton Sea / Brawley ?
Morning 4th back to Vegas.
From looking at maps it doesn't seem like too much driving but is there other places I really should include?
Target birds would be desert and mountain species, including Clarkes Nutcracker, Sage Grouse, Greater Roadrunner, YB Magpie, Great Grey Owl and sea birds if lucky some Rhino Auks and BF Albatross and for Sarah a chance to catch up on things like California Thrasher, Acorn Woodpecker, etc.
Any thoughts greatfully received.
I have been in the desert round Death Valley / Vegas in July and August on previous trips so know how hot it can get.
We have managed to get a good deal on direct flights from Manchester to Las Vegas in August 14. Plan is to spend 1st night in Vegas (hotel booked 17th Aug), we then need to be in San Francisco late on 22nd to 25th August (big birthday bash on 23rd) but also hope to do some birding in the area. Getting back to Vegas for flight back on 4th September 17.30.
I've had a stab at joining the dots but thought people here might have suggestions on places to include / cut / drop
Emerging idea so far
18th to 22 - Mono lake / Yosemite
24-25 birding in SF area
26th - 28th Monterey, Pinnacles, Big Sur - include one Pelagic 27th
29th drive to San Diego (stop somewhere on the way - suggestions ?)
30 / 31 and 1st San Diego area
2 and 3 - Joshua tree / Salton Sea / Brawley ?
Morning 4th back to Vegas.
From looking at maps it doesn't seem like too much driving but is there other places I really should include?
Target birds would be desert and mountain species, including Clarkes Nutcracker, Sage Grouse, Greater Roadrunner, YB Magpie, Great Grey Owl and sea birds if lucky some Rhino Auks and BF Albatross and for Sarah a chance to catch up on things like California Thrasher, Acorn Woodpecker, etc.
Any thoughts greatfully received.
I have been in the desert round Death Valley / Vegas in July and August on previous trips so know how hot it can get.