(Thomas Guide to Riverside County: page 957-C30 / GPS: 33° 32.603′, -117° 16.228′)

Rating: Moderate (dirt trail, some hills)

72 different species of birds have been seen by PAS at the location this time of year.

Directions:

Allow 1hr from Escondido. Travel north on I-15 through Temecula to Clinton Keith Rd. Exit Clinton Keith to the right, then turn left and travel west on Clinton Keith for about 4 miles to the Reserve Visitor Center on your left. There is a parking fee. We will meet here and bird briefly around the center, then carpool to the vernal pools, and walk to the historic adobe Ranch House.

Leader: Jim Beckman       858-205-2819

Photos: Santa Rosa Plateau

Additional Information: http://www.rivcoparks.org/education/santa-rosa-plateau/santa-rosa-plateau/