Birding the Site: This is a good place for a leisurely walk with about half a mile of wide concrete paths over fairly flat terrain with little incline. A rougher dirt trail can be followed around much of a small reservoir that is located in the park. The park itself is mostly mowed grass with a large playground, but a wide variety of grassland species including Killdeer, Meadowlarks, Ring-necked Pheasants, Turkeys and Savannah Sparrows are possible. In winter, several species of raptors, including falcons, are also possibilities along with herons, egrets, and waterfowl and shorebirds. Several rarities have been found here in recent years including a Vermilion Flycatcher and a Clay-colored Sparrow - both reported in 2020. eBird Sightings

Directions: From I-80, take Truxel Road exit #88 and go north. Turn left on Natomas Crossing Drive, then left on Bilsted Way to the large parking lot.

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