Registration is NOT required for this field trip.

Field Trip Leader: Molly Shea

Starting at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery, we’ll be walking along the trail next to the American River. We should get good looks at the local resident birds. Expect easy walking with frequent stops to scan the river, riparian habitat, and surrounding bluffs. Participants should wear comfortable shoes.

Meet in the Nimbus Fish Hatchery parking lot. From Hwy 50 go north on Hazel Avenue; turn left on Gold Country Blvd. Make an immediate right on Nimbus Road and follow the signs to the hatchery.

If the hatchery parking lot remains closed due to delayed Visitor Center operations, field trip attendees should meet at the dirt parking lot at the entrance of the second turn off of Gold Country Blvd (also Nimbus Road). Coordinates are 38.632182, -121.224310. 

Common Merganser © Daniel Lee Brown