Wednesday, March 25, 2020

California Dutchman's Pipe ↔ Battle Creek Wildlife Area Wildflowers

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Sometimes you see something amazing growing in nature and you have no idea what it could possible be...

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vaughn the road again northern california travel adventures guide

Luckily, this incredible-looking plant was pictured on the sign at the kiosk at the Battle Creek Wildlife Area!

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🎕 For more wonderful wildflower pics, visit Wildflower Wednesday 🎕


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Sunday, March 15, 2020

Battle Creek Wildlife Area ↔ Oaktree Trailhead

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The Battle Creek Wildlife Area offers a diverse 4-mile round trip trail that winds through riparian forests, marshes, and oak woodland.

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We saw lots of birds, butterflies and wildflowers during our walk. Bald Eagles and Osprey nest there in the spring and, sure enough, we we lucky enough to see two Bald Eagles and their nest.

Keep in mind that each visitor must have a CDFW Lands Pass.

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More about the birds we saw in the area can be found at my birding website Wings and Daydreams. And you can find my wildflower photography over at Wildflower Wednesday.



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Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area ↔ Northern California Nature

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Our annual visit to the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in early March did not disappoint!

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Wetland Discovery Trail
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Northern California Nature
The Sutter Buttes as seen from the auto tour route
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Northern California Nature
Sunrise at the observation platform
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Northern California Nature
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For more info about the many birds found in the area,
please visit my birding website Wings and Daydreams.

Gray Lodge Wildlife Area Northern California Nature


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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Battle Creek Wildlife Area ~ Northern California Walking Trails

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There were plenty of birds, ducks and wildflowers to see at the Battle Creek Wildlife Area today!

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Battle Creek Wildlife Area Anderson Cottonwood Northern California

We only had time for a quick visit, but we'll definitely be back so I can put together a video of this beautiful area for you...

Battle Creek Wildlife Area Anderson Cottonwood Northern California

You can find my bird photography over at Wings and Daydreams and more wildflower photos at Wildflower Wednesday...


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