The shorebirds of the Petaluma wetlands are often migratory visitors and their presence varies throughout the year.
July 15, 2017, 6:30am - Western Sandpipers on the move at Schollenberger, main pond.
July 16, 2017, 7am - An American Avocet at Schollenberger.
July 16, 2017, 7am - An American Avocet chick at Schollenberger.
July 16, 2017, 7am - American Avocet at Schollenberger path along main pond. This Avocet would soon join up with a gentleman running on the path, the bird seemed to enjoy the jog for about fifty yards.
July 16, 2017 - An American Avocet takes flight at Schollenberger.
July 16, 2017 - American Avocet at Schollenberger.
July 16, 2017 - An American Avocet chick at Schollenberger engaged in foraging…
…and further engaged…
…and fully engaged, successfully we hope.
August, 2017 - Black Necked Stilts in flight formation over Schollenberger Park’s main pond.
August, 2017 - Black Necked Stilts, truly graceful fliers.
August, 2017 - Black Necked Stilts preparing for a water landing in the Petaluma River Wetlands.
April, 2018 - Long Billed Dowitchers doing the dowitcher dance in early morning light at Ellis Creek seasonal pond.
March, 2019 - Black Necked Stilt feeding at Ellis Creek.
March, 2019 - Black Necked Stilt feeding at Ellis Creek.