San Fernando Valley Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
urbanized valley in Los Angeles County, California, United States
About San Fernando Valley
In an area where odd sightings are the norm, one of the oddest sightings may be huge flocks of exotic parrots loudly squawking outside of your window. While seldom seen, there are over a thousand wild parrots living in the Valley, many of them descended from escapees of shipments to pet stores and parks. Other birds are believed to trace to the now-closed Busch Gardens that was once located in Van Nuys. While small, the populations are healthy; sightings can be reported to theCalifornia Parrot Project, which tracks wild parrot populations throughout California. The San Fernando Valley, northwest of LA proper, is surrounded primarily by mountains. To the north is Santa Clarita, to the east are the Verdugos, to the south is LA proper (including Hollywood) and Beverly Hills, and to the wes
San Fernando Valley Travel Guide Sections
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