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Turkey Vultures

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 12, 2020 with No Comments

Turkey vultures are a really common sight in the region and they have some really cool adaptations and noticeable features:1. When they fly overhead you can see a distinct “v” shape to their wings and body. V is for vulture.2. Another telltale sign it is a turkey vulture, is how it flies. They wobble–a lot. They fly like they’ve had too much to drink.3. Their head is featherless. This is because they eat carrion (dead things). Feathers simply trap things … Read More

What’s Your Favorite View?

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 11, 2020 with No Comments

What is your favorite overlook or view from Chino Hills State Park or within the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority’s Preserve?

Happy Mother’s Day

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 10, 2020 with No Comments

To all the various types of moms out there… may your day be filled with sunshine. Thanks for protecting, feeding, and nurturing the littles.

Some Preserve Trails Reopen

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 8, 2020 with No Comments

The Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority opens some trails on Saturday, May 9th. Read the description from the post below about which Preserve trails/parking lots are accessible. Please also remain safe through physical distancing, face masks are required, and no groups. From the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority: The Habitat Authority will be re-opening some trails on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Hellman –Stays closed. Los Angeles City set the precedent with keeping their busy Runyon Canyon closed, and Runyon Canyon’s … Read More

Coyote Trail Video

by Melanie Schlotterbeck on May 5, 2020 with No Comments

While the trails are closed during the stay at home orders, we thought it might be fun to live vicariously through a staff member. So here is a view from Coyote Trail in the Hacienda Hills Preserve…. brought to you by the Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority.