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SUMMARY:Cosumnes River Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Sandhill Crane; © JoAnne Fillatti\n\n\n\nThe Cosumnes River Preserve has an array of important valley floor bird habitats including wetlands\, floodplains\, agricultural land\, and rare valley oak riparian. Birding at the interface of these habitats provides a unique opportunity to view a diverse list of species with relative ease. We will follow the flat and well-maintained walking trails through these habitats to view woodpeckers\, raptors\, wetland birds\, wintering sparrows\, ducks\, geese\, and shorebirds. We will also bird the agricultural fields along Desmond Road which is renowned for Sandhill Cranes.  \n\n\n\nExpect two to three hours of walking in the preserve plus standing for shorebird viewing. This trip welcomes all levels of birding experience\, especially beginners. Please bring binoculars\, plenty of fluids\, and dress in layers for cooler temperatures expected at this time of year\, especially in the morning. We expect to finish in the early afternoon. We will not have a planned lunch break\, but if you want to enjoy your lunch at the preserve\, there are picnic tables at the visitor center good birding-while-eating opportunities. Bathrooms available at the visitor center. \n\n\n\nWe will depart at 7:00am from the Park & Ride behind Ikeda’s in Davis. Please arrive beforehand and carpool when possible. All participants are expected to be vaccinated. Masks are not required while out of doors but may be required in vehicles depending on preferences of the driver and passengers. Federal\, state\, and local health guidelines will be followed. \n\n\n\nTrip Leaders: Ryan Janke (rhjanke29@gmail.com)\, Sonjia Shelly\, and Zane Pickus.
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/2021-11-cosumnes-river-preserve/
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SUMMARY:Sacramento & Colusa Wildlife Refuges
DESCRIPTION:Sacramento NWR; © Diane Colborn\n\n\n\nThis post-Thanksgiving trip will feature iconic Central Valley wintering birds at two national wildlife refuges.  Depending on water conditions\, in late November the Sacramento and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges typically host hundreds of thousands of wintering geese and ducks\, as well as many other birds.  We will also 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.  Depending on weather\, we may take a short trail walk.  We will also make a side stop in Maxwell to see if the Vermillion Flycatcher has returned to the cemetery this year. \n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nPlease 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.   \n\n\n\nPlease contact Diane Colborn at tlcgdc@gmail.com\, or 916-764-5796\, to register and for details regarding meeting time and location. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nField Trip Report\n\n\n\nby Diane Colborn \n\n\n\nWe identified 58 species.  I just submitted the list to ebird and “shared” it with yoloaudubon. Below is a simple summary of the trip.  \n\n\n\nThe Yolo Audubon Society post-Thanksgiving field trip to Sacramento and Colusa National Wildlife Refuges on November 27\, 2021 had 17 participants who enjoyed clear sunny weather and collectively identified 58 species of birds.  Highlights included close up spectacular views of an estimated 100\,000 snow geese both on the water and flying overhead.  Smaller numbers of Ross’s Geese\, White-fronted Geese and Cackling Geese were also seen.  Other highlights included drive away views of a Peregrine Falcon\, who perched on a telephone pole for photos\, and good looks at an immature Bald Eagle who circled overhead.  We also saw eight Wilson’s Snipe and had good looks at a Sora\, who are more often heard than seen.  All in all a beautiful Central Valley Fall day. \n\n\n\nHere is the list: \n\n\n\nSnow GooseRoss’s GooseGreater White-fronted GooseCackling GooseNorthern ShovelerGadwallAmerican WigeonMallardNorthern PintailGreen-winged TealRing-necked DuckBuffleheadRuddy DuckRing-necked PheasantPied-billed GrebeEurasian Collared DoveAnna’s Hummingbird SoraAmerican CootBlack-necked StiltKilldeerWestern SandpiperLong-billed DowitcherWilson’s SnipeGreater YellowlegsCalifornia GullGreat Blue HeronGreat EgretSnowy Egret Turkey VultureBald Eagle (immature)Northern HarrierCooper’s HawkRed-shouldered HawkRed-tailed HawkGreat-horned OwlBelted KingfisherNuttall’s WoodpeckerNorthern FlickerAmerican KestrelMerlinPeregrine FalconBlack PhoebeSays PhoebeCalifornia Scrub-JayCommon RavenGolden-crowned KingletRuby-crowned KingletNorthern MockingbirdAmerican PipitHouse FinchGoldfinch sp.White-crowned SparrowWestern MeadowlarkRed-winged BlackbirdBrewer’s BlackbirdCommon YellowthroatYellow-rumped Warbler
URL:https://yolobirdalliance.org/event/sacramento-colusa-refuges-2021/
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