Commonage Road & Ponds

Commonage Road traces the ridgeline south of Vernon and winds its way through grasslands, ranches, ponds, lakes and wooded hills. The variety of habitats lends itself to a diversity of bird species, and while the birding along this route is primarily done from the road side, it can produce some exciting sightings. A popular spot is a simple pullout along the road next to a pumphouse. The land is private and trespassing is strictly prohibited, but some time spent examining the grasslands slope may yield sightings of Clay-coloured Sparrows, Spotted Towhees, Eastern Kingbirds, Say’s Phoebes, Bullock’s Orioles, California Quail and other common birds of the brush. Follow the link for a detailed overview of where to stop as you wind your way along this historic stagecoach route.