Birding in the Thornton Area, including Cosumnes Preserve

Tundra Swans, Sandhill Cranes, hawks and grassland birds. Trip will go in light rain. Bring lunch and a beverage.

Hike rating: 1 - Easy.

Elevation change: Minor

Distance: Depending on the route decided.

Co-L eaders: Mona Lange,

Meet: 8:45 AM in Westgate Landing Park at end of Glasscock Road.

Directions: Take SR 4 to Antioch Bridge, go north on SR 160 along river to Rio Vista bridge. Turn right on SR 12 for 11.5 miles. East of Terminous, turn right onto the exit to Glasscock Rd. The road will go under the bridge. Turn left onto Glasscock Rd. proper and continue to the park at the end. After meeting at Westgate Landing and a quick check of the area within view, we'll continue towards Thornton.

This field trip is limited to 14 participants. All trips require registration and participants must acknowledge the MDBA liability waiver, available during registration.

Host or Publisher Mount Diablo Bird Alliance