Location: Cosumnes River Preserve
Leader: Allen Bertke 530-913-2722
Cosumnes River Preserve is a wonderful venue for easy, flat walking trails. The flooded fields attract a wide range of dabbling ducks. Greater White-fronted Geese, Sandhill Cranes, dowitchers, Wilson’s Snipe, and yellowlegs should be present. Behind the Visitor’s center is a nice trail bordering wetlands that provides for passerines and more water birds. Common Yellowthroat, Say’s Phoebe, and several sparrow species reside there. Meet at the Indian Hill Park ‘n Ride on I-80 south of Auburn at 8:00 am. Take I-80 West to the Indian Hill/Newcastle Rd. Exit. Turn left to go over the freeway. The Park ‘n Ride will be on your left, next to the Valero station. It takes about an hour from there to get to Cosumnes.