- Date: 11/04/2009
- Time: 07:00:00 AM
Bobelaine Sanctuary and Sutter Basin
Field Trip
Bobelaine is a rare remnant of the riparian forests that once projected two to five miles on either side of the rivers in the Great Central Valley of California. Early morning is the best to check out this riparian preserve along the Feather River. There maybe some interesting migrants, as well as resident raptors, woodpeckers, and passerines. There are trails through this oak woodland habitat, so come ready to walk to the overlook with the Feather River; we might see Sandhill Cranes coming back for the winter. The second part of this trip will be a drive through the Sutter Bypass and along a levy. Perhaps we’ll get lucky finding a few more variety of birds as we return to Yolo County.
Meet at the Park and Ride lot off Mace Boulevard (NE of Hwy 80; behind Ikeda’s) in Davis at 7:00 am. Bring water, snacks, lunch and hiking shoes. All levels of birder welcome, some binoculars will be available for the use of adults and children. We’ll plan on returning by early afternoon.
Trip leader is Sami LaRocca, (530) 908-0288 (cell) .
NOTE: High winds or a significant rainstorm cancels this trip.