We've been getting a lot of rain here in Northern California (at last!) but Saturday was dry with some lovely but non threatening clouds. Since we had family visiting from the southern part of the state we decided to visit the Consumnes River Preserve.
There were picnic tables at the visitor center and a boardwalk that made the wetlands accessible. We started our visit with a picnic and then checked out the visitor center which is staffed by knowledgeable volunteers. We then strolled along the boardwalk to see how many birds we could find. There were a lot, both in number and variety.
Cinnamon Teal
Gadwall
Green Winged Teal
Northern Pintail
Northern Shoveler
Common Snipe?
(not sure about this one)
(not sure about this one)
American Kestrel
For more information about the preserve check out their website http://www.cosumnes.org/
You can find more views of our amazing world at Our World Tuesday.
You can find more views of our amazing world at Our World Tuesday.
More birds can be spotted at Wild Bird Wednesday found on Stewart's blog "Paying Ready Attention"
10 comments:
Michael is really growing. You took some great bird photos, Martha. Love that Pintail with the outstretched wings.
Oh, beautiful birds indeed and such great captures!! Good to see you online!! And Michael is really growing indeed!! Thank you for sharing!! Hope you have a great new month, Martha!!
Beautiful photos! I did not know there were so many different varieties of ducks. It looks like Micahel enjoy the walk and views.
That's a good range of water birds plus the added bonus of the kestrel.
Love the portrait of tHe pintail protecting his own little island , with outstretched wings to keep away interlopers! I've never seen a cinnamon teal ...what a beautiful duck! Great wildlife viewing there and i am happy that there is an accessible walkway . Lovely to have a family visit!
Hello, gorgeous scenery and I love all the ducks and photos.
Happy Tuesday, enjoy your day!
What lovely bird shots.
Great photos!
Great set of pictures, and even better to hear you are getting some rain - its about time you did as far as I know!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
These are great shots, Martha. It's good to see you're getting so much birding done, and are back on the webs more frequently.
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