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Coleman Fish Hatchery/Battle Creek Wildlife Area Walk

By Larry Jordan on October 19, 2025 in

Virginia Rail

Location of where we will meet: Parking area at 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd, Anderson, CA 96007 – Drop Pin Coleman Fish Hatchery

Walking distance total estimated at 2-3 miles (3.5-5 km)

We will walk through sections of the fish hatchery and exit at the west gate to enter Battle Creek Salmon Trail. This 1.4-mile path will provide great access around ponds and views along Battle Creek with exceptional sections of riparian habitat.
We will quickly enter Battle Creek Wildlife Area where we will join the Oaktree Trail for an additional 1-mile walk through large tracts of oaks, willows, and many other native and non-native plants and trees. Under ideal conditions, we should see many waterbirds, raptors, and passerines within this 582-acre area of exploration.

One vehicle will be staged at parking area of Battle Creek Wildlife Area, and drivers will be shuttled back to Coleman Fish Hatchery parking lot and pick up others at the end of our walk.

We will reschedule if rained out.

Trip Leader: Dan Bye, contact me by email at danbye56@gmail.com for more information.

Coleman Fish Hatchery/Battle Creek Wildlife Area

By Larry Jordan on March 2, 2025 in

Bald Eagle

Location of where we will meet: Parking area at 24411 Coleman Fish Hatchery Rd, Anderson, CA 96007 – Drop Pin Coleman Fish Hatchery – Walking distance total estimated at 2.5-3 miles (4-5 km). We will walk through sections of the fish hatchery and exit at the west gate to enter Battle Creek Salmon Trail. This 1.4-mile path will provide great access around ponds and views along Battle Creek with exceptional sections of riparian habitat. We will quickly enter Battle Creek Wildlife Area where we will join the Oaktree Trail for an additional 1.2-mile walk through large tracts of oaks, willows, and many other native and non-native plants and trees. Under ideal conditions, we should see many waterbirds, raptors, and passerines within this 582-acre area of exploration. One vehicle will be staged at parking area of Battle Creek Wildlife Area, and drivers will be shuttled back to Coleman Fish Hatchery parking lot and pick up others at the end of our walk. We will reschedule if rained out. Trip Leader: Dan Bye, contact me by danbye56@gmail.com for more information.

Return of the Salmon Festival at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery

By Larry Jordan on September 26, 2022 in

Join us as we celebrate the 28th annual Return of the Salmon Festival. This family friendly event is free to the public and will have over 50 booths with information and activities. View salmon spawning operations, a salmon aquarium, natural resource information booths and much more. Wintu Audubon will sponsor a booth with activities for all.

Coleman Fish Hatchery is resuming its Return of the Salmon Festival and Wintu Audubon will once again offer a booth for the birds, not to mention the festival goers! At our booth we hand out information on birds and the chapter, and help lucky children make quail-calls! If you can spare a couple hours to help staff our booth, please contact Dan Greaney at greaneys@yahoo.com . No expertise but friendliness required!

Return of the Salmon Festival at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery

By Larry Jordan on September 21, 2022 in

Return of Salmon Festival at the Coleman National Fish Hatchery

By Larry Jordan on August 26, 2018 in

Join us as we celebrate the 26th annual Return of the Salmon Festival. This family friendly event is free to the public and will have over 50 booths with information and activities. View salmon spawning operations, a salmon aquarium, natural resource information booths and much more. Ride the free shuttle from the Anderson Walmart to avoid the congestion and limited parking at the hatchery. Food is provided by Black Butte School.

Wintu Audubon will sponsor a booth. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Chad Scott, 619-852-4555, for details.