The California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife has restored riparian habitat and maintains trails along Battle Creek including a connecting trail through an extensive marsh to the Coleman National Fish Hatchery. Eagles an other raptors, marsh dwellers and passerines are some of the species we will encounter. We meet at the parking lot at Battle Creek Wildlife Area, reached by taking Hwy 5 or Hwy 273 south to Anderson, turning off at the Outlet Mall and following the signs east to Coleman Fish Hatchery. Mike Carion 227-3231 will lead.
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Local Weekday Bird Walk at Battle Creek State Wildlife Area
The California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife has restored riparian habitat and maintains trails along Battle Creek including a connecting trail through an extensive marsh and impoundment to the Coleman National Fish Hatchery. During this 1/2 –day trip we expect to see a good variety of winter passerines, Bald Eagles, rails and ducks. Wear sturdy shoes. Trails are groomed but ground is uneven. Our Vice President and Program Co-ordinator Linda Aldrich will lead. We meet at the parking lot at Battle Creek Wildlife Area, reached by taking highway 5 or highway 273 south to Anderson, turning off at the Outlet Mall and following the signs to Coleman Fish Hatchery.
Local Weekday Bird Walk at Battle Creek State Wildlife Area
A wide variety of habitats characterize this wildlife area east of Cottonwood including riparian along the creek, shallow ponds and open fields. The creek’s salmon runs attract Bald Eagles, often in good numbers in fall and winter. The ponds may contain Wood Ducks, Common Gallinules and other waterfowl. On a previous field trip, birders were startled when a Wild Turkey exploded in flight from tall weeds in an open field. Rare but possible sightings include Phainopepla and California Thrasher. The usual oak woodland species are sure to be seen. Join leader Linda Aldrich at the Battle Creek State Wildlife Area parking lot, reached by taking Hwy 273 to the Outlets Mall exit, then following signs for Coleman Fish Hatchery. The parking lot is on the right before you reach the fish hatchery.