Registration and proof of vaccination is required for this trip.
Please email Ed to register for this field trip.
Registration is limited to 8 participants.

Meeting time is subject to change. Exact meeting time and location will be emailed to participants upon registration.

American White Pelican, Image by Daniel Brown

Field Trip Leader: Ed Harper

Bridgeway Island Pond in West Sacramento near the eastern edge of the Yolo Causeway was designed to hold storm water for flood control purposes. Almost 200 species have been reported here including a male Garganey in the winter of 2019, Green Herons, Common Yellowthroats, Marsh Wrens, Pied-billed Grebes, Double-crested Cormorants and American White Pelicans all work the pond. Forster’s Terns and several gull species can often be found overhead as well as White-tailed Kites and Red-tailed Hawks in the nearby uplands. Unusually large numbers of Blue-winged Teal show up each winter along with Gadwall, Cinnamon and Green-winged Teal, Black-necked Stilts and Avocets most of the year. Even during the hot summer, a surprising number of birds can be found here including resident Soras and Virginia Rails.

COVID 19 Precautions:

• All participants must register in advance to attend this field trip. Registration for this field trip will be limited to 8 participants.

• All participants, including field trip leaders, must provide proof of COVID vaccination.

• All participants, including field trip leaders, must be vaccinated.

Field Trip Registration: Please email Ed to register for this field trip. Specific meeting place and directions will be provided at the time of registration.