Sacramento Wildlife Refuge ©Genevieve Colborn
Trip Leaders: Genevieve Colborn and Kelli O’Neill
Description:
This post-Thanksgiving trip will feature iconic Central Valley wintering birds at two national wildlife refuges. Depending on water conditions, late November at the Sacramento and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges can be a phenomenal birding location. These refuges host hundreds of thousands of wintering geese and ducks, as well as many other birds. We will have good chances of seeing bald eagles and other raptors. We will bird the auto loops at both refuges, stopping at the observation tower in Sacramento NWR and the observation deck at Colusa NWR. Depending on the weather, we may take a short trail walk.
All participants are expected to be vaccinated. Masks may be required in vehicles depending on preferences of drivers and passengers. Current health guidelines will be followed. Please bring a lunch and water and dress in layers. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation. Driving time from Davis is approximately one hour each way.
Accessibility:
Most birding will be done by car, with a couple of short walks on flat, mostly even terrain.
Meeting Location and Registration:
Please contact Genevieve Colborn at tlcgdc@gmail.com, or 916-764-5796, to register and for details regarding where to meet. This trip will be limited to 12 participants in a maximum of 4 cars. A one-day pass ($6) or National Parks pass is required for each vehicle. It can be purchased beforehand online or at the kiosk to the refuge on the day of the trip.