Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve is in the city of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. The Reserve was developed in 1988 to include an 11-acre lake, an island and wildlife viewing stations. What is most ironic about the Reserve is its proximity to a major interstate highway. But, despite its proximity, the topography is such that one can neither see nor hear the interstate. In fact, one has a sense of being in the wilderness, making it a peaceful location for wildlife. Birds are present throughout the year, and more than two hundred species of birds have been seen there.