hummingbirds migrate into the park because of the riparian areas, Photo by Marge Post/NPS

 

 

 

Birds you might not expect to see in this arid climate make use of riparian areas where they can find food, water, and shelter. The park is an important migratory corridor for many species of birds which travel through the Southwest.

The riparian habitat is truly an oasis in the wilderness.


 

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