Field Trip: Delevan NWR & Sacramento NWR Fly-Off

Field Trip: Delevan NWR & Sacramento NWR Fly-Off - Sold Out!

$35 Adult; $15 Youth

Thursday, Jan 25, 2024 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Meet at Patrick Ranch Museum (Map)

Walking, could involve distance but largely flat Walking, could involve distance but largely flat

Description

Delevan NWR is one of 15 National Wildlife Refuge units along the Interstate 5 corridor. This refuge is generally closed to the public, so this is a rare opportunity to visit this area that is home to large numbers of Pacific Flyway's wintering waterfowl and host to hundreds of shorebirds, herons, egrets and raptors. From there we'll travel to Sacramento NWR to witness thousands of birds silhouetted against the sunset sky in their spectacular fly-off. Bring snacks, water, binoculars, and a scope or camera (if you have one), and wear layered clothing for winter.

Field Trip Leader

Steve Emmons

Steve Emmons previously served as the Wildlife Refuge Manager for Sacramento and Delevan National Wildlife Refuges (Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Willows, CA) from 1996 to 2020 prior to retiring. Previously, he served as the Assistant Refuge Manager at the Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge in Lake Arthur, LA (1990-1996) and the Fish and Wildlife Specialist at the Fort Carson Military Reservation, Colorado Springs, CO (1982-1990). He currently resides in southwestern Oregon. Steve's primary interests include nature photography (particularly wildlife photography) and observing birds.

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