Lost Slough Bird Survey – July
One of the few reliable enjoyments I get on this survey in July is a feast of Himalayan blackberries. But...
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Tall Forest Bird Survey Results – July
date and time: 19 July 2025, from 05:00 to 12:40 weather: cloudy early (coastal stratus blown in on the stiff...
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The Barn Ponds Bird Survey – July
Surveyed by John Trochet In advance of meeting up with Jim's River Walk survey, I started at the TNC Barn...
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River Walk Bird Survey – July
July 2025 edition of the Cosumnes River Walk survey, led by J Rowoth along with B Vega and J Trochet....
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Orr Ranch Bird Survey – June 2025
Orr Ranch (limited access), Sacramento, California, USJun 27, 2025 5:04 AM - 10:27 AM5 milesJoined by John Trochet.58-80F, clear and...
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Raptor Survey Totals – May 2025
Hawk 1 by Scott Elliott
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Lost Slough Bird Survey Results – June
date and time: 08 June 2025, from 04:50 to 09:00 weather: clear, west wind 5mph at the outset, increasing to...
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Orr Ranch Bird Survey – May 2025
Surveyor - Chris Conard Orr Ranch (limited access), Sacramento, California, USMay 31, 2025 5:08 AM - 10:50 AM5.5 miles (one-way...
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Tall Forest Bird Survey Results – May
Five souls joined me this morning for a better-than-expected bird survey. Despite keeping everyone out for eight hours, all said...
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Cosumnes River Walk Bird Survey – May 2025
The May running of the Cosumnes River Preserve's River Walk Survey, led by Jim Rowoth. Participants: Jane Van Kessel, Luan...
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All About the Snowy Egret By Emily Anderson Description: With its snowy-white plumage, this slender heron always seems to be...
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Kids Activity Booklet! Learn While You Hike
Cosumnes Kids Activity Booklet Print and bring this activity book along with you on your next trip to Cosumnes River...
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All About Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) Also known as King Salmon or Spring Salmon The Cosumnes River was once abundant with migratory...
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Flooding the Preserve’s Managed Wetlands
Many visitors have asked excellent questions about when and why we flood the wetland ponds during the fall and winter...
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All About the Yellow-billed Magpie
Yellow-Billed Magpie (Pica nuttali) by Emily Anderson What? A yellow-billed magpie is a clamorous bird in the blackbird family. It...
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All About Steelhead Trout
Steelhead Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) What are Steelhead Trout? Steelhead is a name for rainbow trout that are anadromous (Oncorhynchus mykiss)....
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All About the Bobcat
Bobcats are beautiful creatures that live in Cosumnes River Preserve and all throughout the state. They are known for their...
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Volunteers Keep Things Running
With everyone being told to suspend normal operations and shut down, three showed up anyway. Harry, Robin, and Greg. If...
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