Saturday, July 1, 2017

Summer Residents

With the temperatures bouncing around in the triple digits during the summer, the refuge feels deserted. Most of the water has disappeared, but luckily, a few birds have stuck around to nest in the permanent ponds. 

Spotting my favorite, a Great Blue Heron, along the auto tour brings a smile to my face, no matter how excruciatingly hot it is here in the valley! 
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birdwatching destination

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birdwatching destination
 Black Phoebes are still in abundance...
Black Phoebe
And there are more doves than ever, hanging out on perches overhead. I love the pretty blue ring around their eyes.
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California birdwatching destination
And not every refuge resident has wings! The Desert Cottontail makes me think of springtime and cooler days.
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge California wildlife hotspot
Tomorrow we're off to the Colusa NWR!


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