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    • October 7, 2022
    Tundra swans feed and rest in the Sacramento Valley's harvested, flooded rice fields.

    The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering free swan tours in Yuba County near Marysville on select Saturdays, November through early January.

    Categories: Species, Waterfowl, Wildlife
    • July 14, 2022
    An overview of flooded wetlands at the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in Butte County.

    Improvements are coming to the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in Butte County. Hosting more than100,000 visitors each year, Gray Lodge is one of the most heavily visited wildlife areas in the state and construction work will restrict some public access over the next several months.

    Categories: Habitat Restoration, Lands, Waterfowl, Wildlife
    • July 12, 2021
    Ducks, geese and shorebirds fill the wetlands along the Auto Tour Loop at the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in Butte County in the fall.

    The auto tour loop along with some nearby hiking trails on the west side of the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area in Butte County will close for about two weeks in July to accommodate construction to improve water management, wildlife habitat and visitor experience. Work is scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 14, 2021, near Parking Lot 14 and last about two weeks. The auto tour loop and nearby hiking trails are scheduled to reopen July 26, 2021, in plenty of time for bird watching during peak fall and winter migrations. Construction delays could impact the timing of reopening.

    Categories: Grants, Habitat Restoration, Lands, Wildlife