Pasadena, nestled as it is against the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, has easy access to a variety of habitats. Some such as the chaparral or the coastal sage scrub are unique to California. Others have their special season--
- cool inviting pine-scented forest on a hot summer's day
- carpets of wildflowers brilliant in the sunshine of a spring morning in the coastal sage scrub
- crisp air and luminescent fall colors along the upper canyons in the autumn
- warm, balmy afternoons in the aromatic chaparral during winter
The habitat page
- describes the location and elevation of each habitat, its representative vegetation,
- details the special birds that can be found there at what time of the year to look for them,
- gives the prime birding locations.
