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Map Satellite Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the lower reaches of Santiago Canyon, encompasses oak woodland on the north-facing slopes, riparian vegetation along Santiago Creek, and chaparral with some coastal sage scrub on the south-facing slopes. The chaparral is predominantly chamise, Adenostoma fasciculatum, with Yucca whipplei and other species present. Sycamore, Platanus racemosa, and willow, Salix sp., are the main elements of the riparian community. Animal life is abundant, with 33 species of mammals, 140 bird, 18 reptile and 7 amphibian species having been recorded. Six species of hummingbirds feed here: Anna's, Calypte anna, is resident; the black-chinned, Archilochus alexandri, and Costa's, Calypte costae, breed here; and the calliope, Stellula calliope, rufous, Selasphorus rufus, and Allen's, Selasphorus sasin, are transient. Integrity: The area has been managed as a Wildlife Sanctuary since 1926. There are several buildings on the property and various educational facilities, including trails. Some plants have been introduced. Use: Research, educational, observational. March 1977
Inventory of California Natural Areas
Revision © 2009 Steven Louis Hartman
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