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Week 30: We return to Summer Lake

10,000 Birds

This group of American White Pelicans were good enough to stop right where I wanted them to, to get this shot. In the same shallow water as the pelicans, there were several hundred American Avocets. In addition to the birds, we saw Mule Deer, Beaver, Muskrat , and Mink. Part of this loop goes right by the old barn.

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“A wonderful bird is the pelican” – Pelican Brewing Company: Hazy Rock India Pale Ale

10,000 Birds

American White Pelicans have been making a bit of a splash in the northeast United States lately, with more and more birds straying into the region over the years. Pelican Brewing Company: Hazy Rock India Pale Ale. Cheers again, Jason! Three out of five feathers (Good).

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes 2015 Expansion of Hunting and Fishing Opportunities on National Wildlife Refuges

10,000 Birds

It provides shelter for many songbirds and water-associated animals, including the river otter, turtles, beaver, American pelicans, ospreys, and migratory songbirds. The riparian habitat along the Sacramento River is critically important for fish, migratory birds, plants, and river system health.

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