Join us at the Cosumnes River Preserve for World Migratory Bird Day!

This year we will be hosting a series of activities including a bird walk, Sandhill Crane Tour, planting pollinator habitat, and more! Below are specific details for the upcoming activities!

10 – 1 PM - Ducks in Scopes on the Boardwalk ~ OPEN TO ALL

~ Must Register ~ 7-9 AM - Guided Bird Walk: Join Cosumnes River Preserve docents on a guided bird outing along the River Walk Trail! You will learn about various migrating birds and how they use the Cosumnes River Preserve as their home or stopover grounds. The route will cover approximately 3.5 miles, but participants who do not wish to walk that far may turn around at any time. This is a great family activity for all ages in an outdoor setting.

~Must Register~ 9-11 AM - Planting Pollinator Habitat

Please Register - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/cosumnes-river-preserve-10868733267 

Don’t forget to stop by the Cosumnes River Preserve and check out  “Ducks In Scopes”, where preserve docents have a row of scopes set up, some set lower to accommodate children.  They’ll focus on giving you good views of the many colorful ducks and geese, as well as some of the more interesting shorebirds such as Black-necked Stilts and Common Snipe.    A table display features “Duck Soup”, dishes of water dipped from the pond full of sand fleas, dragonfly nymphs, and other squiggly things that provide the protein the birds are feeding on.   A microscope and hand lens provide close-up looks.

Join experienced docents and members of the ~Save Our Sandhill Cranes advocacy group~ for a 90-minute guided tour of the Sandhill Cranes at the Cosumnes River Preserve. This tour will begin at the visitor center, rain or shine, where you will get the opportunity to learn about the features, behavior, and anatomy of Sandhill Cranes. After your short Crane introduction, you will either walk or drive to see the cranes depending on where they are expected to be roosting that night.

During the tour, there will be a few opportunities to look through a scope that will be provided by the preserve docents. But it is recommended that you bring your own binoculars to view the cranes and a variety of shore birds, ducks, geese, swans, and raptors.

Most Sandhill Cranes in the Pacific Flyway spend their fall and winters with us in California and then spend their spring summers in Alaska and Canada where they nest. Please join us for this amazing experience.

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Come join us for a fascinating journey through the past as we explore the rich history of the Cosumnes River on a guided walk at the Cosumnes River Preserve. Discover the stories and secrets of this beautiful river while enjoying the serene surroundings of the preserve. This in-person event is perfect for nature lovers, history buffs, and anyone looking for a fun outdoor adventure. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn about the history of the Cosumnes River!

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Join experienced naturalists for a leisurely paddle up the Cosumnes River and its peaceful sloughs.  We’ll likely see forest birds, raptors, egrets, herons, cormorants, and maybe deer, a beaver and/or an otter.  We’ll talk about the flora and fauna found in this riparian corridor, and about the first people to live here, the Plains Miwoks.

Bring your own boat (canoe, kayak, SUP), paddle, and PFD.

We will meet at the Cosumnes River Preserve Visitor Center Parking lot.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER