Natural History Wanderings

Updated  3/11/11

Summary of current Status from Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve:

“3-10-11: Although there are many poppy plants with buds forming, there is only a handful of poppies currently in bloom. Several other wildflowers can be found blooming along the trails, but the fields are still predominantly green with yellow patches forming on some hillsides.”

The Poppy Reserve Research Field Notes report what is blooming on the trails.  They report the Poppies are just starting  and the best flowers are  on the North Poppy Loop trail which has displays of owl’s clover,  cream cups, and goldfields.  Here is the link for a more detailed report of each area or trail:  Latest Poppy Reserve Research Field Notes and Observations