Winter ducks on Lake Merritt and other birds are usually easy to see from the sidewalk. The lake is one of the few places in the Bay Area where Barrow's Goldeneyes can sometimes be seen. An entry fee past the gate at Children's Fairyland is usually required. We will move to Arrowhead Marsh before 10:00AM, […]

This is a great chance to see a variety of birds and ducks along Putah Creek and Lake Solano. Possible species include Osprey, Lewis's Woodpecker, Phainopepla, Barrow's Goldeneye and Hooded Merganser. Dress warmly; this is a cold, windy area. Bring lunch. Exact itinerary to be determined the day of the trip. Rain cancels. Hike rating: […]

Bridgeway Island Pond in West Sacramento is a low-key birding hotspot, offering fairly close views of an assortment of waterfowl and shorebirds. In past years it's been a great spot for Blue-winged Teal, as well as American Avocet, Cinnamon Teal, and Sora. Easy access with a mostly flat, grassy area. Not much walking will be […]

This outing is especially suitable for people with mobility issues. A very special trip arranged with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. At 3:45 PM we'll meet their volunteer docents at the South Unit of the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, near Lodi, where they will introduce us to the many waterfowl and shorebirds that winter […]