![]() Upper Newport Bay is a Mecca for birders, joggers, bicyclists, hikers, horseback riders, educators.and more! The availability of camping at Newport Dunes Resort makes Upper Newport Bay a desirable destination for families, as well as individuals.Ĭome visit Upper Newport Bay's Muth Interpretive Center. Of all county facilities, Upper Newport Bay is one of the best in Orange County for recreation and wildlife viewing. Considered a "critical estuary" habitat - Upper Newport Bay is one of the most pristine remaining estuaries in Southern California. The Bay is home to one endangered plant species - Saltmarsh Bird's Beak. It is home to six rare or endangered species: Light Footed Clapper Rail, Brown Pelican, Belding's Savannah Sparrow, Black Rail, Peregrine Falcon and California Least Tern. During winter migration up to 35,000 birds may be using the Bay at one time. This coastal wetland, one of the largest in southern California, is renowned as one of the finest bird watching sites in North America. Upper Newport Ecological Reserve totals 752 acres. Two important plant communities are found on the bluffs - grasslands and coastal sage scrub. Three sensitive species use the bluffs: The California Gnatcatcher, San Diego Cactus Wren, and Burrowing Owl. The Nature Preserve is made up of the bluffs surrounding the Bay. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve totals approximately 135 acres. The park includes the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve surrounds the Ecological Reserve. Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Ecological Reserve represent approximately 1,000 acres of open space. ![]() The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center is open ![]()
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