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SUMMARY:Shorebirds at Shollenberger Park Wetlands\, Petaluma
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Oct. 12\, 9am-12am\nThis large wetland complex of several hundred acres along the Petaluma River is a wonderful setting for viewing a great array of birdlife year-round. Against a panoramic view of the Marin hills to the south\, herons\, blackbirds or sandpipers can often be seen flying over the ponds. Particularly in the fall and winter it hosts large numbers of herons\, ducks\, egrets\, sandpipers\, hawks\, geese and swans. Additionally\, many species of songbirds\, including sparrows\, finches\, pipits\, bluebirds and jays\, live in the thickets and woodlands around the ponds. It is also a good place to see Mute swans\, the very impressive\, large snow-white member of the wildfowl family. Altogether a very exciting place for birds this fall! Terrain is flat\, with a leisurely walk of about 1-2 miles. The park is a short drive from 101 in Petaluma: from 101 make left (first exit in Petaluma\, go east) on 116\, or Lakeville Hwy; drive several blocks to S. McDowell\, right again short distance to Cader Lane\, right into parking lot. Meet there. Check Google maps for more info; about a 30-45 minute drive from the East Bay. Very scenic\, with good opportunities for landscape and bird photography. A typical number of species seen in a morning is about 30-40.
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LOCATION:Shollenberger Park\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Morning Tours
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SUMMARY:Sandhill Cranes of the Sacramento Delta
DESCRIPTION:Sat. Oct. 19\, 10am-4pm \nA trip to the Sacramento delta during the fall and winter months is like returning to old California before the Gold Rush\, in the 1840’s\, when it teemed with wildlife of all kinds. In these pioneer days the valley was full of birds of every description and grizzlies\, elk\, beaver\, otters and Mule deer roamed the land. The grizzlies are gone\, but the Cosumnes River Preserve is still pretty close to paradise for bird-lovers! Located a few miles north of Lodi\, just off I5\, the preserve is home to tens of thousands of migratory birds from October to March. Ducks\, Tundra swans\, geese\, raptors (Red-tails\, harriers\, Kestrels)\, shorebirds and many songbirds are there in great numbers. These birds include the majestic Sandhill Cranes\, which spend the winter in the nearby fields and sloughs. They fly overhead in V- shaped patterns constantly bugling to one another. Songbirds\, including warblers\, swallows\, kinglets\, thrushes and finches\, flit in and out among the large trees along the river’s edge. Scaup\, Gadwall\, teal\, Shovelers\, Wigeon\, Pintail dabble among the wetlands pools and marshes. Even Great Horned Owls\, Bitterns and Peregrine falcons can sometimes be spotted! In the afternoon after lunch we’ll visit nearby Woodbridge Road to see even more cranes\, waterfowl and hawks. The trip is easy walking\, less than a mile. Bring lunch\, drinks and cameras for great photography. Allow for a two hour drive from the East Bay\, slightly more from San Francisco or the peninsula. Two main routes: from 580 to I5 north\, exit at Franklin Blvd. Slightly shorter route is directly through the delta: from 80 in the East Bay take 4 east to 160 north\, near Antioch; then take 12 north-east to I5\, and then north about 10 miles to Franklin Blvd. Exit\, make right and go several miles to the Visitor’s Center\, meet in the parking lot.
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