Keywords: birds bird bird watching birdwatching cranes water riparian public lands publiclands backyard2backcountry nature landscape sunrise outdoors nature photography naturephotography wildlife wildlife viewing wildlifeviewing watchable wildlife watchablewildlife blmcalifonia california partnership partners partnerships getoutdoors getoutside explore The Cosumnes River Preserve is home to California’s largest remaining valley oak riparian forest, and is one of the few protected wetland habitat areas in the state. Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Preserve is a critical stop on the Pacific Flyway for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Over 250 species of birds have been sighted on or near the Preserve, including the Swainson hawk, Canada geese, numerous ducks, and Sandhill cranes. Video by Bob Wick, BLM. The Cosumnes River Preserve is home to California’s largest remaining valley oak riparian forest, and is one of the few protected wetland habitat areas in the state. Nestled in the heart of California’s Central Valley, the Preserve is a critical stop on the Pacific Flyway for migrating and wintering waterfowl. Over 250 species of birds have been sighted on or near the Preserve, including the Swainson hawk, Canada geese, numerous ducks, and Sandhill cranes. Video by Bob Wick, BLM. |