The San Bernardino National Forest of Southern California is divided into two ranges--Southern and Northern. Fundamentally they're divided by U.S. Interstate 10 and

geographically by the San Andreas Fault.

 

The Southern Portion of the San Bernardino National Forest is located just a few miles east of Hemet, south of Banning, west of Palm Springs, and north of Anza-Borego.

It's approximately 27 miles in width north to south and 30 miles in length east to west.

The "Birds of the San Bernardino National Forest (Southern Portion)" guide

focuses on foothill and mountain birds beginning near the mountain's base and

ascending to its highest elevation of 5000'.

This guide includes the San Jacinto Mountains, Santa Rosa Mountains, Idyllwild,

Lake Hemet, Garner Valley and surrounding areas and communities.

 

Pertinent information, recommended birdwatching sites, and directions for reaching

these great bird-watching sites are included in the guide.

this guide is a perfect meld with my "Birds of the Coachella Valley" guide.)

 

Also included are Birdwatching & Sighting Tips, Check List for Bird Sightings,

a Map of the SBNF, Southern Portion, and more.