Black-crowned Night-Heron
22 years ago, the intent was to build a baseball arena. When that plan fell through nature took over. Now the area is a sanctuary for 100’s of Snowy Egrets and Black-crowned Night Herons.
But the 200-acre area, owned by the Sacramento Kings, is under threat from development. Read more about the rookery and future plans for the area at Inside Sacramento. Or to learn more about how you can help, visit the Sacramento Heron and Egret Rescue (SHER).
Past experience has shown that if the herons and egrets are displaced they will likely move into local neighborhoods, creating a nuisance and mess for local residents as this story from the Sacramento Bee illustrates.
Join in the fight to save these beautiful birds today.