Pacific-slope Flycatcher perched on thin branch with green leaves in background

Spring Birding at Santa Rosa Creek Trail

Last week, we enjoyed a wonderful and warm day of birding along Santa Rosa Creek Trail. Wildflowers have popped and the trees are relieved to have begun re-leafing. Continue reading “Spring Birding at Santa Rosa Creek Trail”

Otter pup sticking head out of orange surface of water

Otterly Entertaining

During a recent kayak outing, an otter family entertained us along a stretch of the Russian River. We enjoyed watching the mother hunt for crustaceans while her three pups romped and tussled along the riverbank. Continue reading “Otterly Entertaining”

Bald Eagle adult perched on a thick branch against green foliage

Birdwatching on the Russian River by Kayak

Last week, we headed to Monte Rio for an early morning paddle. At 6:30 AM, a layer of morning mist still covered the glassy water while the sun began to peek above the forest line. Continue reading “Birdwatching on the Russian River by Kayak”