From Folsom Lake SRA

Did you know that Fall is a great time to get out and look for birds? Join State Parks Interpreter Nicole for some slow-paced birding at Sweetwater Creek Trail. Our trail will meander past the Sweetwater Creek where it joins the South Fork of the American River. On return, our trail will lead us through forest and chaparral habitats. We will be on the lookout for fall birds who are migrating though as well as early winter arrivals.

We will meet at the Sweetwater creek trailhead on Salmon Falls Road at GPS coordinate 38.7511964727645, -121.04874618967246. Parking at this location is VERY limited, so please be cautious when parking and make space for others. There will be a mix of full sun and shade throughout our journey. The trail is unpaved and uneven, and does not have much elevation change. The closest bathroom is located at the Old Salmon Falls Assembly Area. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours and let’s see what birds we can find!

Please no dogs on this walk.

For RSVP, questions, or concerns, please contact Nicole Barden by email Nicole.Barden@parks.ca.gov, or call/text 916-856-8952.

RSVP is highly recommended, so we can contact you if there is any updated information or changes and save a pair of binoculars for you.

Yellow-rumped Warbler, Image by Daniel Brown