Rush Ranch Bird Walk

Sat, Jan 18th 2020, 8:00am - 12:00pm
3521 Grizzly Island Rd, Suisun City, CA 94585  

OVERVIEW

Rush Ranch is a restored ranch owned originally by the Rush family. The ranch is now an education center and consists of trails that lead into both upland and wetland habitat. Many waterfowl within the marshes along with a plethora of shorebirds and rails. Barn Owl are in the structures and Great-Horned Owl can be found in the Eucalyptus groves. Cinnamon Teal, American Wigeon, Great-Blue Heron, Yellow-Rumped Warbler, Double-Crested Cormorant, Loggerhead Shrike, and Say's Phoebe are guaranteed. Short-Eared Owl, Golden Eagle, Black Rail, Tricolored Blackbird and Ridgeway's Rail have been reported in the past and have been seen regularly but reported rarely.

 

WEATHER (Please Read)
The weather is projected to be in the high 50s with a 40% chance of rain. 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. 


BIRD WALK LOCATION
Where:  3521 Grizzly Island Rd, Suisun City, CA 94585  

Start Time: 8:00am

Approximate End: 12:00pm

NOTE: Please meet at the main parking area no later at 8:10am.

 

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: 7:15am
Sweeny’s Sports Store, 1537 Imola Ave West, Napa
Meet on the EAST SIDE of Sweeney's Sport Store in the Riverpark Shopping Center. 

Directions: Take CA-221 S, CA-12 E, I-80 E/Hwy 12 E and CA-12 E to Grizzly Island Rd in Suisun City; Head east on W Imola Ave toward Cabot Way/S Coombs St; Turn right onto CA-221 S; Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto CA-12 E/CA-29 S; Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto CA-12 E; Use the left lane to take the ramp to 12 E; Merge onto I-80 E/Hwy 12 E; Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 43 for CA-12 E toward Suisun City/Rio Vista; Continue onto CA-12 E; Follow Grizzly Island Rd to your destination; Turn right onto Grizzly Island Rd; Turn right; Destination will be on the right.

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.

MISC:

NOTE: Car-poolers will share driving expenses, so bring some small bills if you plan to carpool. We also encourage a small donation for the trip leader to help offset costs.