This is a Sacramento Valley Conservancy event. Registration and pre-payment are required.
Deer Creek Riparian Area and Oak Woodland
(DO NOT drive into the usual spot at Eagle Camp Corral.)
Meet promptly at 6:30am at the corner of Stonehouse and Latrobe Roads. We have an early start to avoid the heat and see the best bird activity. We will caravan to Deer Creek Hills North promptly at 6:45am. This is a rare opportunity to join our birding docents on a trip to the northern part of the preserve, which is not on any of the self-guided hiking loops. Spring migration should bring the opportunity for surprises in the way of warblers and flycatchers. Lawrence’s Goldfinches adore this place and we often get the opportunity to observe them in close proximity. Violet-green swallows are nesting now too.
Come join us for a visit to this less visited gem of Deer Creek Hills Preserve.
This is a 3 mile cross country trek, in medium to tall grass. Foxtails are in full swing by late May so plan accordingly. Mute toned clothing please and no stark white. Bring your binoculars and scope. Docents will have at least one scope for the group. Bring water, a snack and your curiosity. We will stop for a snack (early lunch) break at a beautiful vantage point above Deer Creek.
VISITORS MUST:
Pre-register and pay before 6pm on Friday and
Complete a liability waiver before arriving
For complete information or to register visit: sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/event/bird-20250517/.
Hermit Warbler, Image by Daniel Lee Brown