Bonita Road Willow Grove

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Seasons

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Location

Bonita Road is seven miles east of Ironside and 16 miles west of Brogan on Hwy 26. Bonita Road and Hwy 26 Junction (44.296796, -117.810028). Turn south on Bonita Road and travel about five miles to the willow groves.

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Habitat and Birds

This is a nice area during migration. It’s a good place to pick up some county rarities. Warblers, vireos, Western Tanager, Northern Oriole, and others can be found here in spring and fall. Great Horned Owls use these trees to roost and nest. Watch for Greater Sage-Grouse on the way in. Northern Flicker, Spotted Towhee, and American Goldfinch are usually found here.