Pine Creek Unit of the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge 👣 Walking Trail

We enjoyed seeing the Osprey and their nest during our walk through the Pine Creek Unit of the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge. Plus, there were so many butterflies that our visit felt magical...

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Osprey Nest

It's always a pleasure to see an Osprey nest!

This is the same nest that we saw 5 years ago in the same place.

(You can watch that video HERE.)

Hmmm...Wonder if this is the same Osprey...

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Pine Creek Unit ~ Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge

The birds might not be as cooperative at having their picture taken at the Pine Creek Unit of the Sacramento NWR, but the sounds of their songs in the early morning are absolutely delightful!

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Looking Back ☼ Best Bird Sightings of 2019

Another year, another twelve months of wonderful birding adventures!

Now that 2019 is coming to a close, it's time to look back and be reminded of all the great bird sightings we had this year.

5. Phainopepla, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

4. Northern Harrier encounter, Modoc National Wildlife Refuge

3. Western Tanager, Lassen Volcanic National Park

2. Evening Grosbeak, Lassen Volcanic National Park

1. Pileated Woodpecker, Lassen Volcanic National Park

Plus, a few more sightings that were too memorable to leave out!

Mr. and Mrs. Bluebird, Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge - Pine Creek Unit

Osprey nest, Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge - Pine Creek Unit

Great Blue Heron Rookery, Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

Rough-legged Hawk, Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

Cooperative Hawk, Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

Western Kingbird, Logan Creek Trail, Sacramento NWR

American Bitterns Sacramento NWR

Here's to another wonderful year of birding!

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Moment of Zen ☼ Female Western Bluebird

Today's relaxing Moment of Zen is brought to you by a beautiful female Western Bluebird at the Pine Creek Unit of the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge...

Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge ☼ Pine Creek Unit

The Pine Creek Unit of the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge is a great place to hear songbirds while you walk the beautiful trail loop. We spotted a pair of Western Bluebirds, California Towhee, Golden-crowned Sparrows, an Osprey in its nest and much more!

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Songbird Heaven

We ventured out to the Pine Creek Unit of the Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge and it was lovely! The sound of songbirds singing their cheery songs high up in the trees was simply magical.

There are lots of trails, but you don't have to walk far to see birds. These birds were hanging out in the parking area...

Black Phoebe

Western Kingbird

American Robin

California Towhee

One bird's song stood out among the others and we took some video so we could identify the bird later at home. Turns out it's a Black-headed Grosbeak! This bird was never even on my radar and I was so excited to get to add a new bird to my Big Year and lifelist.

Cedar Waxwings

Western Kingbird

Black Phoebe

House Wren