10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The female of the species is beautiful in her own right but only the male had been seen here. It’s always fun to add another life bird to your list, especially when you get to share the experience with several birding friends. We all birded the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge after leaving the cemetery.

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California Sacramento Wildlife Groups 107

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

As I always do on the way home, following a short visit to the San Francisco Bay Area, I take in at least one of the National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) found in the Sacramento Valley. I usually stop at the two refuges that have easily accessed auto tour routes, the Sacramento NWR and Colusa NWR.

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Wildlife San Francisco Sacramento North Dakota 158

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Refuge is now home to nearly 200 species of birds, over 50 species of mammals, 25 species of reptiles and amphibians, and a wide variety of insects, fish and plants. Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge : Expand big game hunting. 31 to provide inviolate sanctuary for migratory birds.

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 142

10,000 Birds

MARCH 2, 2011

Pochards: Last Lifer of the Trip About the Author Larry Larry Jordan was introduced to birding after moving to northern California where he was overwhelmed by the local wildlife, forcing him to buy his first field guide just to be able to identify all the species visiting his yard. Beautiful bird. Thanks for visiting!

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Wildlife 2011 Sacramento Jordan 155

10,000 Birds

MARCH 26, 2013

Indeed, can you truly experience the wonder of nature from the confines of a vehicle? This is what we have to remember: - Many species are easier to observe at close range from a vehicle than on foot. - This stoked Great Egret was at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge, CA. The weight of my argument crushes all others.

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LACS North Dakota Costa Rica Birds 134

10,000 Birds

MARCH 14, 2011

Mostly the ducks were Red-breasted Merganser and Greater Scaup , the two most prevalent species on the pond, but there were a few other birds mixed in as well. I have had similar experiences at Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge and you are so right on when you say “am I ever glad that I am a birder!&#

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Ducks 2011 Jamaica New York 168