River Nature Preserve Pictures

We had a great time exploring a nearby Nature Preserve with family.
Here's some pictures from the hike. It was a beautiful sunny day after days of cold and rain.

Snowy Egret

Red-winged Blackbird

Hummingbirds

California Poppy

Red Tailed Hawk

Cousin Kisses

Vulture

Red Tailed Hawk

I think these are coons? (can you tell I'm really not an expert in birds - sorry for all the mistakes for those who are!) I liked the picture of that one standing on one leg.

Nature Hike

We visited a Nature center last week along the American river and had such a great time on a beautiful day with just the right weather!



We saved this squirrel from a swooping hawk. The hawk was on it's way down, the squirrel made a squeak, we all gasped and our movements frightened the hawk away. The hawk sat in a tree squawking, while the squirrel stood still and observed us.

Mushrooms

The American River

We saw deer and wild turkey too. What a great family day!