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Entering Utah
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Grouse Creek Road
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Sun Tunnels
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Coyote Pups
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Coyote Pups
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Coyote Pups
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Solstice Western Alignment
June 20, 2012
Dear Nancy (Holt),
The dusty haze kicked up by each car arriving for the Sun Tunnel Solstice Summer Alignment hovers in the distance, looking like a low level foggy mist, accentuating the horizon.
The crowd of watchers, photographers, children, adults, writers, lovers and four-legged companions await, forming a Solstice Tribe. Tribe members run into the Tunnels facing west, have their “souls captured,” and then move away to rejoin the tribe. This is their time in the sun.
Finally, with much anticipation, the sun touches the edge of the far west Tunnel and much like an eclipse, slowly moves into position inside both west-facing Tunnels. The rules are, a beautiful American Indian woman tells me, that we have three minutes where people can stand in the Tunnels and have their photographs taken, intermixed with open moments so that photographers can get “The Shot.”
The golden glow of the sun creates a sense of wonder and everyone is aware that they are experiencing something rare. A golden moment, shared with your artistic vision and the Sun Tunnel Tribe. All of a sudden, the last sliver of sun disappears and all that is left is the after glow. A loud cheer arises from the Tribe, hoots and yelps and all manner of joyful expressions. Tears come to my eyes.
As the blue pink gradient fills the sky, I realize that I have had the honor of experiencing a spiritual moment in the desert that will be with me forever. I am overwhelmingly grateful for having received this very, very special gift.
Thank you very much,
Elizabeth Miklavcic
Solstice Western Alignment
June 20, 2012
Dear Nancy (Holt),
The dusty haze kicked up by each car arriving for the Sun Tunnel Solstice Summer Alignment hovers in the distance, looking like a low level foggy mist, accentuating the horizon.
The crowd of watchers, photographers, children, adults, writers, lovers and four-legged companions await, forming a Solstice Tribe. Tribe members run into the Tunnels facing west, have their “souls captured,” and then move away to rejoin the tribe. This is their time in the sun.
Finally, with much anticipation, the sun touches the edge of the far west Tunnel and much like an eclipse, slowly moves into position inside both west-facing Tunnels. The rules are, a beautiful American Indian woman tells me, that we have three minutes where people can stand in the Tunnels and have their photographs taken, intermixed with open moments so that photographers can get “The Shot.”
The golden glow of the sun creates a sense of wonder and everyone is aware that they are experiencing something rare. A golden moment, shared with your artistic vision and the Sun Tunnel Tribe. All of a sudden, the last sliver of sun disappears and all that is left is the after glow. A loud cheer arises from the Tribe, hoots and yelps and all manner of joyful expressions. Tears come to my eyes.
As the blue pink gradient fills the sky, I realize that I have had the honor of experiencing a spiritual moment in the desert that will be with me forever. I am overwhelmingly grateful for having received this very, very special gift.
Thank you very much,
Elizabeth Miklavcic
Solstice Western Alignment
June 20, 2012
Dear Nancy (Holt),
The dusty haze kicked up by each car arriving for the Sun Tunnel Solstice Summer Alignment hovers in the distance, looking like a low level foggy mist, accentuating the horizon.
The crowd of watchers, photographers, children, adults, writers, lovers and four-legged companions await, forming a Solstice Tribe. Tribe members run into the Tunnels facing west, have their “souls captured,” and then move away to rejoin the tribe. This is their time in the sun.
Finally, with much anticipation, the sun touches the edge of the far west Tunnel and much like an eclipse, slowly moves into position inside both west-facing Tunnels. The rules are, a beautiful American Indian woman tells me, that we have three minutes where people can stand in the Tunnels and have their photographs taken, intermixed with open moments so that photographers can get “The Shot.”
The golden glow of the sun creates a sense of wonder and everyone is aware that they are experiencing something rare. A golden moment, shared with your artistic vision and the Sun Tunnel Tribe. All of a sudden, the last sliver of sun disappears and all that is left is the after glow. A loud cheer arises from the Tribe, hoots and yelps and all manner of joyful expressions. Tears come to my eyes.
As the blue pink gradient fills the sky, I realize that I have had the honor of experiencing a spiritual moment in the desert that will be with me forever. I am overwhelmingly grateful for having received this very, very special gift.
Thank you very much,
Elizabeth Miklavcic
Solstice Western Alignment
June 20, 2012
Dear Nancy (Holt),
The dusty haze kicked up by each car arriving for the Sun Tunnel Solstice Summer Alignment hovers in the distance, looking like a low level foggy mist, accentuating the horizon.
The crowd of watchers, photographers, children, adults, writers, lovers and four-legged companions await, forming a Solstice Tribe. Tribe members run into the Tunnels facing west, have their “souls captured,” and then move away to rejoin the tribe. This is their time in the sun.
Finally, with much anticipation, the sun touches the edge of the far west Tunnel and much like an eclipse, slowly moves into position inside both west-facing Tunnels. The rules are, a beautiful American Indian woman tells me, that we have three minutes where people can stand in the Tunnels and have their photographs taken, intermixed with open moments so that photographers can get “The Shot.”
The golden glow of the sun creates a sense of wonder and everyone is aware that they are experiencing something rare. A golden moment, shared with your artistic vision and the Sun Tunnel Tribe. All of a sudden, the last sliver of sun disappears and all that is left is the after glow. A loud cheer arises from the Tribe, hoots and yelps and all manner of joyful expressions. Tears come to my eyes.
As the blue pink gradient fills the sky, I realize that I have had the honor of experiencing a spiritual moment in the desert that will be with me forever. I am overwhelmingly grateful for having received this very, very special gift.
Thank you very much,
Elizabeth Miklavcic
Western Dust Haze
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Eastern Sunset
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Lucin Ravine
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Lucin Ravine
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Lucin Wash
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Lucin History
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Lucin Fence
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Trees Around Lucin Pond
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Lucin Fence Posts
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Lucin Fence
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Sunset, Eastern View
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Lucin Railroad Crossing Signal
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Railroad, Looking West
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
Sage Mountains at Sunset
When the railroads were first moving across the country, they needed water for their steam engines. The Lucin ponds were developed in the 1800's for this purpose. The water to fill the ponds comes through a pipeline from the Pilot Mountain range, southwest from this location. Since the development of the Lucin cut-off, Lucin has been a homesite for many people and in recent times, a small community of retired people lived here. These retirees once lived here as children and returned as friends in their golden years. Now that the last resident moved away in the early 1990's, their legacy is this quiet spot managed for wildlife.
In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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Dear Nancy (Holt),
The dusty haze kicked up by each car arriving for the Sun Tunnel Solstice Summer Alignment hovers in the distance, looking like a low level foggy mist, accentuating the horizon.
The crowd of watchers, photographers, children, adults, writers, lovers and four-legged companions await, forming a Solstice Tribe. Tribe members run into the Tunnels facing west, have their “souls captured,” and then move away to rejoin the tribe. This is their time in the sun.
Finally, with much anticipation, the sun touches the edge of the far west Tunnel and much like an eclipse, slowly moves into position inside both west-facing Tunnels. The rules are, a beautiful American Indian woman tells me, that we have three minutes where people can stand in the Tunnels and have their photographs taken, intermixed with open moments so that photographers can get “The Shot.”
The golden glow of the sun creates a sense of wonder and everyone is aware that they are experiencing something rare. A golden moment, shared with your artistic vision and the Sun Tunnel Tribe. All of a sudden, the last sliver of sun disappears and all that is left is the after glow. A loud cheer arises from the Tribe, hoots and yelps and all manner of joyful expressions. Tears come to my eyes.
As the blue pink gradient fills the sky, I realize that I have had the honor of experiencing a spiritual moment in the desert that will be with me forever. I am overwhelmingly grateful for having received this very, very special gift.
Thank you very much,
Elizabeth Miklavcic
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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Dear Nancy (Holt),
The dusty haze kicked up by each car arriving for the Sun Tunnel Solstice Summer Alignment hovers in the distance, looking like a low level foggy mist, accentuating the horizon.
The crowd of watchers, photographers, children, adults, writers, lovers and four-legged companions await, forming a Solstice Tribe. Tribe members run into the Tunnels facing west, have their “souls captured,” and then move away to rejoin the tribe. This is their time in the sun.
Finally, with much anticipation, the sun touches the edge of the far west Tunnel and much like an eclipse, slowly moves into position inside both west-facing Tunnels. The rules are, a beautiful American Indian woman tells me, that we have three minutes where people can stand in the Tunnels and have their photographs taken, intermixed with open moments so that photographers can get “The Shot.”
The golden glow of the sun creates a sense of wonder and everyone is aware that they are experiencing something rare. A golden moment, shared with your artistic vision and the Sun Tunnel Tribe. All of a sudden, the last sliver of sun disappears and all that is left is the after glow. A loud cheer arises from the Tribe, hoots and yelps and all manner of joyful expressions. Tears come to my eyes.
As the blue pink gradient fills the sky, I realize that I have had the honor of experiencing a spiritual moment in the desert that will be with me forever. I am overwhelmingly grateful for having received this very, very special gift.
Thank you very much,
Elizabeth Miklavcic
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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Dear Nancy (Holt),
The dusty haze kicked up by each car arriving for the Sun Tunnel Solstice Summer Alignment hovers in the distance, looking like a low level foggy mist, accentuating the horizon.
The crowd of watchers, photographers, children, adults, writers, lovers and four-legged companions await, forming a Solstice Tribe. Tribe members run into the Tunnels facing west, have their “souls captured,” and then move away to rejoin the tribe. This is their time in the sun.
Finally, with much anticipation, the sun touches the edge of the far west Tunnel and much like an eclipse, slowly moves into position inside both west-facing Tunnels. The rules are, a beautiful American Indian woman tells me, that we have three minutes where people can stand in the Tunnels and have their photographs taken, intermixed with open moments so that photographers can get “The Shot.”
The golden glow of the sun creates a sense of wonder and everyone is aware that they are experiencing something rare. A golden moment, shared with your artistic vision and the Sun Tunnel Tribe. All of a sudden, the last sliver of sun disappears and all that is left is the after glow. A loud cheer arises from the Tribe, hoots and yelps and all manner of joyful expressions. Tears come to my eyes.
As the blue pink gradient fills the sky, I realize that I have had the honor of experiencing a spiritual moment in the desert that will be with me forever. I am overwhelmingly grateful for having received this very, very special gift.
Thank you very much,
Elizabeth Miklavcic
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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Dear Nancy (Holt),
The dusty haze kicked up by each car arriving for the Sun Tunnel Solstice Summer Alignment hovers in the distance, looking like a low level foggy mist, accentuating the horizon.
The crowd of watchers, photographers, children, adults, writers, lovers and four-legged companions await, forming a Solstice Tribe. Tribe members run into the Tunnels facing west, have their “souls captured,” and then move away to rejoin the tribe. This is their time in the sun.
Finally, with much anticipation, the sun touches the edge of the far west Tunnel and much like an eclipse, slowly moves into position inside both west-facing Tunnels. The rules are, a beautiful American Indian woman tells me, that we have three minutes where people can stand in the Tunnels and have their photographs taken, intermixed with open moments so that photographers can get “The Shot.”
The golden glow of the sun creates a sense of wonder and everyone is aware that they are experiencing something rare. A golden moment, shared with your artistic vision and the Sun Tunnel Tribe. All of a sudden, the last sliver of sun disappears and all that is left is the after glow. A loud cheer arises from the Tribe, hoots and yelps and all manner of joyful expressions. Tears come to my eyes.
As the blue pink gradient fills the sky, I realize that I have had the honor of experiencing a spiritual moment in the desert that will be with me forever. I am overwhelmingly grateful for having received this very, very special gift.
Thank you very much,
Elizabeth Miklavcic
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.
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| by ELIZABETH MIKLAVCIC |
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In 1999, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources acquired a lease from the Southern Pacific Railroad on Lucin for the benefit of resident and migratory wildlife. Due to the presence of water, Lucin is an "oasis in the desert" and is important for many species of wildlife, particularly songbirds. Songbirds, while on their annual migrations to and from such faraway places as Mexico, South America and Canada, need places to rest, food to eat and water to drink. Here in the middle of the Great Basin Desert, there are not many habitat alternatives for the birds. Lucin provides all these needs becoming an important stop on their annual migrations. Up to 118 species of songbirds may be found here, including other species such as hawks, owls, eagles, antelope, kangaroo rats, deer mice and bats.