Guest Post: Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary

I met up with Matt and Barrett for lunch, then we drove out to Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary in Modjeska Canyon. Today was hotter than I anticipated, and there were far more annoying insects than I had planned on.  Coming mid-day may not have been the best idea because there were few birds out. I suspect that the near 90 degree heat had them looking for shade.  Still, Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary is pretty cool. The small park is operated by Cal State Fullerton. There is a tiny interpretive center that holds some cool displays, including live snakes  and a tarantula.

Here are some photos from our brief adventure.

These trees were victims of the Santiago Canyon Fire in October of 2007

Friendly tortoise 

Barrett and Matt taking photos on the "bird porch" at Tucker Wildlife Preserve

We saw lots of blooming cactus