Hawk 1 by Scott Elliott

date and time:  08 June 2025, from 04:50 to 09:00 weather:  clear, west wind 5mph at the outset, increasing to 10-15mph at survey’s end, temperatures 53-66 degrees F. route:  standard Trochet solo survey birds: mallard-  6 duck sp.-  2 California quail- 

Surveyor – Chris Conard Orr Ranch (limited access), Sacramento, California, USMay 31, 2025 5:08 AM – 10:50 AM5.5 miles (one-way distance recorded)62F, clear with hazy horizon. Calm.Mosquitoes were distractingly abundant.88F, sunny with light breeze at end. I was able to

Five souls joined me this morning for a better-than-expected bird survey.  Despite keeping everyone out for eight hours, all said that they had a great time.  Birding was decent despite the winds constantly thrashing the vegetation, the butterflies were good

The May running of the Cosumnes River Preserve’s River Walk Survey, led by Jim Rowoth. Participants: Jane Van Kessel, Luan Nguyen, Chris Magaña, Nancy _?_, later joined by John Trochet and Rondine Mangrum. The morning started chilly but it warmed

All About the Snowy Egret By Emily Anderson Description: With its snowy-white plumage, this slender heron always seems to be on display when foraging in the wetland ponds. When in plain sight, you can see its black bill and black

Cosumnes Kids Activity Booklet Print and bring this activity book along with you on your next trip to Cosumnes River Preserve! Perfect for 2nd-4th graders, this booklet will provide you with activities to learn, create, and explore the flora, fauna,

Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Also known as King Salmon or Spring Salmon The Cosumnes River was once abundant with migratory Chinook Salmon in the late fall through early spring. In other river systems, such as the Sacramento, American, and Feather

Many visitors have asked excellent questions about when and why we flood the wetland ponds during the fall and winter at the Preserve. In this video, we’ll inform you on a few of the reasons we flood the ponds and