The area traversed by Sand Creek Road is a classic California landscape in remote Colusa County. This is the best site locally for Greater Roadrunners and among the best for Lawrence’s Goldfinches.
Bear Valley
Greater Roadrunner, Lawrence’s Goldfinch, California Thrasher, Bell’s Sparrow may be heard and even seen in spring. Listen here as well for the Mountain Quail calling in the spring.
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
Approximately 1 hour north of Sacramento, the Colusa NWR is a great location to view large waterfowl concentrations, especially during December and January.