It’s spring! I don’t see Northern Flickers as much lately, but they are still around.
I’d like to share photos I took at a park along the American River in fall and winter in Sacramento, California. The park is close to a residential area and you’ll see people jogging, bicycling, walking dogs, and horseback riding there.
The area around the river supports a diverse bird population.
Acorn Woodpecker
Muscovy Duck sitting on a tree stump and a park ranger in a kayak. The duck is a little above the bow of the kayak.
Killdeer
Red-shouldered Hawk
Yellow-billed Magpie
White-crowned Sparrow
European Starling
Mallard
Bewick’s Wren
Oak Titmouse
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Greater Yellowlegs
Northern Mockingbird
Great Egret
Spotted Sandpiper (nonbreeding)
California Towhee
Spotted Towhee
White-breasted Nuthatch
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Chipping Sparrows
Double-crested Cormorant
Great Blue Heron
Canada Geese have long black necks.
Snowy Egret has black legs and yellow socks.
Downy Woodpecker has big white streak on its upper back.
Information for American River
Drive about 90 mins from San Francisco
I parked at Harrington Way. Don’t forget cash for parking fee: $5.
There are some public restroom at parking lots.
I recommend hiking boots because of varied terrain. Take your water bottle!
I hope you will enjoy birdwatching there.
