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.