Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

We finally walked the trails at the Sutter National Wildlife Refuge! It's a birdwatching destination that's been on our list for years and I'm so glad we made the drive to see this beautiful refuge.

We saw lots of Double-crested Cormorants, Snowy Egrets, and many other wetland birds. There were beautiful wildflowers in bloom, a cute little Lark Sparrow that hopped along on the walking trail in front of us, and the most adorable Sierran Tree Frog nestled in a hole in the path.

Another refuge checked off the to-do list!

Hmmm...wonder where we'll end up next...

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Wetlands Walk Trail (South) ↔ Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Walking Trails

The Wetlands Walk Trail (South) at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge in Northern California departs from the Visitor Center and wanders through wetlands, vernal pools, and riparian areas. The trail is 0.80 miles and is kid-friendly.

 

Watch the Wetlands Walk Trail (North) video HERE.

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Wetlands Walk Trail (North) ↔ Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Walking Trails

The Wetlands Walk Trail (North) at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge departs from the Visitor Center and leads you through wetlands, vernal pools, and riparian areas. The north loop is a little over a mile, and is wheelchair-friendly and kid-friendly.

Next week, I'll be posting the video for the South Wetlands Walk Trail, so be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel!

Watch the Wetlands Walk Trail (South) video HERE.

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Black-chinned Hummingbird Courtship Dance

I tried to clean up this video the best I could, but it was shot through a tinted window, and there was only so much I could do. Anywho, it was too amazing not to post!

Male Black-chinned Hummingbird courtship mating dance...

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Birding on the Backroads ~ Rural Birdwatching ~ Sacramento Valley Birds ~ Northern California

We seem to see just as many birds on the rural backroads as we do at the wildlife refuge! What a wonderful adventure it is to drive around this beautiful area and look for birds...

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Logan Creek Trail

The Logan Creek Trail at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge has up to 6 miles of trails that meander through wetlands and vernal pools.

Open only from February 15 - June 30, this area is accessed from Parking Lot D, on County Road 68.

We enjoyed a lovely walk and had some fun bird sightings, including Western Meadowlarks, Black-necked Stilts, and a Great Horned Owl.

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Bird Sightings and Fun Facts ~ Birding in California

I sprinkled in a few fun bird facts along with this week's sightings. No matter how much I study and research, I'm constantly learning something new about my wild feathered friends.

Did you know that Great Egrets can fly at a cruising speed of around 25 miles per hour with just two wingbeats per second?

Yup, not only are birds beautiful, they are fascinating in every way!

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