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A Say's phoebe perched on a dark railing beside the Trilogy Polo Club lake.

Say's Phoebe

The Say’s Phoebe (Sayornis saya) is a graceful and understated flycatcher often seen across the Coachella Valley and surrounding deserts and foothi...

 An osprey perched on a wooden post against a blue sky.

Osprey

also known as the fish hawk, is a large, powerful raptor specialized in catching fish. This distinctive bird of prey can occasionally be seen aroun...

 An American wigeon beside a pond with its reflection in the water.

American Wigeon

Appearance The American Wigeon is a medium-sized dabbling duck with distinct sexual dimorphism. Males in breeding plumage are easily recognized by ...

 A gull in flight against a blue sky above Lake Cahuilla.

Ring-billed Gull

The Ring-billed Gull is a medium-sized gull commonly seen across North America, and it’s a familiar winter visitor to the Coachella Valley and surr...

 A small nuthatch perched on a pale, weathered stump.

White-breasted Nuthatch

The White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) is a compact, tree-clinging songbird that resides year-round in the higher elevations of the Coach...

 A desert cottontail rabbit sitting beneath shrubs at The Living Desert.

Desert Cottontail

A Desert Cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii), one of the most common rabbits in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert and mountain foothill hab...

 A sandhill crane standing on the shore beside calm water.

Sandhill Crane

The Sandhill Crane is one of North America’s most iconic and ancient birds, renowned for its towering height, resonant calls, and graceful movement...

 An American coot swimming through green duckweed.

American Coot

Status in the Coachella Valley Year-round resident.Found in ponds, marshes, golf course water features, the Salton Sea, and slow-moving drainage ca...

 A depiction of Sonny Bono addressing supporters amid mayoral campaign signs.

Sonny Bono

Salvatore Phillip “Sonny” Bono (1935–1998) was an entertainer, songwriter, restaurateur, mayor, and United States congressman whose second act beca...

 Illustration of architect Albert Frey standing beside drawings inside Frey House II

Albert Frey

Who He Was Albert Frey (1903–1998) was a Swiss-born architect and one of the most influential figures in Palm Springs history. A protégé of Le Corb...

 Salton Sea shoreline and birds viewed from Rock Hill at Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

The Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge protects one of Southern California’s most important bird habitats at the southern end of the Sa...

 Aerial view of Indian Wells Resort Hotel beside palm-lined golf fairways.

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

The Indian Wells Resort Hotel is a historic boutique property located along Highway 111 beside Indian Wells Country Club. Founded by Lucille Ball a...