At the North end of the Sundial Bridge is a large natural area accessible by a paved trail. Habitats include views of the Sacramento River, oak woodlands and open grassland. We will see Common Merganser, White-breasted Nuthatch, Red-shouldered Hawk, Spotted and California Towhees, Western Bluebird, and returning winter resident White-crowned and Golden-crowned Sparrows. As always unusual species are probable. Meet our trip leader, David Pluth, at the Arboretum parting lot on Arboretum Drive off north Market Street at 8:00 am for this ½-day tour.