{"id":584,"date":"2014-06-22T13:35:16","date_gmt":"2014-06-22T20:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ocbirds.com\/?page_id=584"},"modified":"2014-06-22T13:37:24","modified_gmt":"2014-06-22T20:37:24","slug":"joplin-youth-center-rose-canyon-road-in-trabuco-canyon-ca","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ocbirds.com\/?page_id=584","title":{"rendered":"Joplin Youth Center – Rose Canyon Road in Trabuco Canyon, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is a remote, quiet but ever pleasant birding location. On warmer days the gnats can be overwhelming (especially in your ears) so please prepare as needed if this is concerning.<\/p>\n

This location is nested just at the base of the Joplin Youth Center and is a designated Wildlife Preserve area as you approach the end of Rose Canyon Road.\u00a0 In previous years, the shoulders of the road were completely accessible without fencing.\u00a0 Hiking in soft dirt trails was permissible.\u00a0 A visit last year was a surprise after visiting this area previously to find thin wired fencing along each side of the road prohibiting travel onto such dirt paths and open spaces.\u00a0 Still, finding a variety of species within these new defined limits is most enjoyable.\u00a0 In the past I’ve reliably found Oak Titmice, Phainopeplas, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, White-breasted Nuthatch and Lark Sparrows as some examples.<\/p>\n

Should you opt to venture to this wildlife preserve please keep in mind this road has restrictions.\u00a0 It also becomes a single road in certain areas and is surrounded by horse ranches and often includes farm animal crossings.\u00a0 There are speed bumps along the way as well as marked areas which are restricted.<\/p>\n

I’ve included photographs below as to the journey on Rose Canyon Road which will offer a glimpse in advance of your journey here and expectations.<\/p>\n

The GPS coordinates are:\u00a0 33\u00b040’31.1″N 117\u00b034’44.4″W<\/p>\n

If you go to http:\/\/maps.google.com<\/a> then copy and paste these coordinates above you can then obtain directions or see my map below<\/p>\n

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The Map to Rose Canyon Road and Birding Location<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The speed limit sign post just past Rose’s Cantina.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Rose Canyon Road continues to Wildlife Preserve \/ Birding location<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Continue<\/a>
Continue on Rose Canyon Road over steel roadway animal gradings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Note sign on left for Wilderness Preserve Marker.\u00a0 Continue past this point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Cut Tree marker. You’ll see two parking notch outs on right shoulder just past this point. They are about 40 yards or so apart.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Joplin Youth Center sign post which is past two designated parking areas. Just past this point you can make a U-Turn.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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After you make the U-Turn, this is the Cut Tree marker once again as you head down hill.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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