Northern California birding at its best
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/02/2011 - 12:06am
By the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association
Prime birding opportunities abound in the Shasta Cascade region. With more than 20 wildlife viewing areas, 4 wildlife refuges, and over 11 wilderness areas, bird enthusiasts are sure to spot a wide variety of bird species.
Located along the Pacific Flyway, these wildlife refuges and wildlife areas make for some amazing birding opportunities. Many of these places also offer fun and unique opportunities to view birds by offering photo blinds, auto-tours, canoe trails and much more!
At the northern end the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges, internationally known for the abundance and variety of wildlife and bird species, is home to the largest winter population of bald eagles and offers nesting grounds for the American white pelican.
On the eastern side, Modoc National Wildlife Refuge is where one can enjoy incredible views of the Warner Mountains while trying to identify over 246 bird species.
Closer to Redding is the Sacramento River Bend Area, nestled along the Sacramento River, offering diverse habitat and paired with incredible scenic views of the area.
Further south, Gray Lodge Wildlife Area offers excellent birding and photographic opportunities. Surrounded by agriculture lands, this area contains 9,100 acres of habitat that is home to over 300 bird species.
For more information about these and other birding opportunities, contact the Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (SCWA).
The SCWA is a non-profit organization seeking to promote economic development through recreation and tourism in Butte, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity Counties.
For a free copy of the 64-page visitor’s guide call 1-800-4SHASTA (474-2782) or visit www.shastacascade.com to have a guide sent to you or to download an electronic version.
For information, contact Karen Whitaker (530-365-7504).
