Field Trip: American Canyon Wetlands
Join the Napa Solano Audubon Society for a bird walk at the American Canyon Wetlands. The American Canyon Wetlands is restored marsh land along the Napa River. Many aeration ponds and treatment ponds make up the waters where the Napa River Bay Trail meanders around. Many waterfowl and shorebirds are within the marshes. Cinnamon Teal, Green-Winged Teal, Marbled Godwit, WIllet, Sora, American Kestrel, American Avocet, Black-Necked Stilt, Black-Crowned Night-Heron and American White Pelican are guaranteed. Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Bald Eagle, Black Rail, American Bittern are uncommon visitors to the area. Black Scoter, Long-Tailed Duck, Surf Scoter, White-Winged Scoter, and Barrow's Goldeneye have recently been seen at this location. Summer Tanager, Yellow-Headed Blackbird, Burrowing Owl and Chestnut-Sided Warbler have been found in the past.
The weather is projected to be in the high 50s with a 10% chance of rain with 0" expected. Only heavy rain will cancel. It is always cooler near the water. Please bring binoculars and sturdy hiking boots or shoes. Please dress accordingly to the weather and location.
Carpools are participant-organized; NSAS leaders will not necessarily be present. Carpools should depart the meeting location at the suggested time, so be early if you want to share a ride! There is no guarantee that there will be another individual arriving at the car pool location. Below is a list of the three suggested car pool locations and suggested times of departure. NOTE: CARPOOL MEETING LOCATIONS FOR BIRDING WALK!
Napa Carpool
Depart: 7:45am
Sweeny’s Sports Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa
Meet on the EAST SIDE of Sweeney's Sport Store in the Riverpark Shopping Center.
Cordelia Carpool
Depart: 7:30am
Solano Education Building, 5100 Business Center Drive, Fairfield
Soon after you get onto Business Center Drive, turn right into the parking lot for the Education Building.
Vallejo Carpool
Depart: 7:45am
Baskin-Robbins, 5182 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo
At the intersection of Sonoma Blvd. & Meadows Drive, turn east into the shopping plaza (previous Wal-Mart location).
Note: Carpoolers will share the driving expenses.
If you have any questions contact Andrew Ford at ajf51@humboldt.edu