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San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary
in Irvine, CA

 

photo by R. L. Kenyon

Hours: open every day from dawn until dusk
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Phone: (949) 261-7963.  (This is the phone number of Audubon House, the chapter office of Sea & Sage Audubon, which is located by the parking lot for the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.)
 
Address: 5 Riparian View, Irvine CA 92612
 
Directions:
When driving south on the San Diego Freeway, (#405), exit on Jamboree and turn right. At the first signal, which is Michelson, turn left. Continue on Michelson to the fourth signal which is Riparian View and turn right toward the Irvine Ranch Water District water treatment plant. Follow the main road and the signs directing you to Audubon, the Duck Club, and the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. You will be on a paved 2-way road for a quarter of  a mile. Before you encounter a gate which closes off the rest of the road, signs will direct you to turn right down a short hill and into a parking lot. The first building you see will be Audubon House. Beyond Audubon House are the ponds of the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary and 10 miles of trail for your to explore.  (address: 5 Riparian View, Irvine)
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When driving north  on the San Diego Freeway, #405, exit on Culver and turn left. At the first signal, which is Michelson, turn right. Continue on Michelson to the third signal which is  Riparian View and turn left toward the Irvine Ranch Water District water treatment plant.  Follow Riparian View and the signs directing you to Audubon, the Duck Club, and the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. You will be on a paved 2-way road for a quarter of  a mile. Before you encounter a gate which closes off the rest of the road, signs will direct you to turn right down a short hill and into a parking lot. The first building you see will be Audubon House. Beyond Audubon House are the ponds of the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary and 10 miles of trail for your to explore. (address: 5 Riparian View, Irvine)

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In CELEBRATION of TEN YEARS at the SJWS:
10 Guides for Local Naturalist's Library
10 Special Audubon Happenings
10 Raptor Observations
Ducks Days of December
10 Favorite Mammals
10 Breeding Birds
10 Butterflies
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An article, by Catherine Waters, on the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.
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San Joaquin Marsh Historical Dates by Lou Denger, IRWD
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Click here for a trail map of the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary.
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A monthy bird census is conducted  at the SJWS by Sea & Sage Audubon. The census is conducted on the 1st Thursday  morning of each month.
 
1998 Census 2001 Census 2004 Census 2007 Census
1999 Census 2002 Census 2005 Census 2008 Census
2000 Census 2003 Census 2006 Census  
 
Nestbox program at the SJWS:
There are a number of nestboxes installed around the ponds to attract cavity nesting birds. These nestboxes are being carefully monitored by Christine Tischer and her helpers. For information on this program, click on the following link:  SJWS Nestbox Program.
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Information about the Irvine Ranch Water District:
For information about the Irvine Ranch Water District and how they manage the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary, visit their website.
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Information on the San Joaquin Marsh reserve:
For information about the San Joaquin Marsh reserve which is located across Campus Drive from the SJWS,  see their website .
Last Modified August 1, 2008

Sea & Sage Audubon Society
PO Box 5447 • Irvine, CA 92616 • 949-261-7963

http://www.seaandsageaudubon.org