Head to Petaluma to explore Shollenberger Park, one of the major hotspots in the North Bay. We’ll walk the ~ 3-mile loop leisurely, looking for waterfowl, rails, shorebirds, waders, raptors, sparrows, and other wintering and year-round passerines. Perhaps we’ll see a White-tailed Kite or a Northern Harrier. Maybe a cooperative Virginia Rail or Marsh Wren will give us a look-or at the very least-a listen! Say’s Phoebes and Lincoln Sparrows might be back in town as well! Let’s go find out!
Learn about the common birds, animals, and plants of Shollenberger in the newly published Petaluma Wetlands Field Guide: https://petalumawetlands.org/field-guide/

If you’re a Shollenberger first-timer, check out Miles & Teresa’s recap of an August 2019 bird survey here: https://imbirdingrightnow.com/2019/08/22/pwa-bird-survey-shollenberger-8-20-19/

Bathrooms at parking lot. Heavy rain cancels. Bring binoculars, layers, sunscreen, water, lunch, or snacks.

Directions:. From Marin, head north on Hwy 101, take Exit 472B for CA-116 East (Lakeville Hwy). Head east ~ 1 mile to South McDowell Blvd and turn right. Turn right onto Cader Lane (tiny street) and park in the lot. Well meet at the entrance.