Willcox Playa
Willcox Playa | |
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Location | Cochise County, Arizona |
Nearest city | Willcox |
Coordinates | 32°08′28″N 109°50′53″W / 32.141°N 109.848°W |
Area | 2,369 acres (959 ha) |
Designated | 1966 |
The Willcox Playa is a large
sandhill cranes that roost in the area and the largest diversity of tiger beetles in the United States.[3]
The playa itself is roughly 8 miles wide by 10 miles long, with an area of approximately 40 square miles.
Location
The Willcox Playa is located in the northern region of
dust storms rising from the dry lake that can hinder traffic on the Interstate 10
highway.
Willcox Playa Wildlife Area
In the vicinity of the dry lake is the Willcox Playa Wildlife Area administered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The location boasts rich wildlife, and hosts the annual January birding festival Wings Over Willcox.[4][5]
References
- ^ "Bombs in Your Backyard: WILLCOX AIR FORCE RANGE".
- ^ "EPG About Us".
- ^ "National Natural Landmark". National Park Service. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
- ^ AZ Game and Fish Department. "Willcox Playa Wildlife Area".
- ^ "Wings Over Willcox".
External links
- Willcox Playa Arizona Game and Fish Department
- Arizona Heritage Waters