Thursday, June 20, was the bimonthly bird survey at Shollenberger Park for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). Cloud coverage and distant fog greeted us, making for a beautifully moody setting. Right away, we encountered this male Ruddy Duck in breeding plumage...
Like a fledgling, our just published Petaluma Wetlands Field Guide has taken flight! The easy-to-use field guide has been flying off the shelf as word spreads in our community. The beautiful spiral-bound field guide, with its 200 photos and concise descriptions, is...
With the help of Earl Herr, John Shribbs cleaned and painted the large entrance kiosk at Shollenberger Park. We brushed off the cobwebs and remnants of swallow mud nest, wire brushed all wood surfaces, sanded off marks, then sealed all the wood surfaces with a UV...
John Shribbs and Earl Herr have started a new bench project at Shollenberger Park with 3 benches completed last week. Restoring includes wire brushing, sanding, tightening bolts, and sealing with UV protectant. We will also work on the kiosks as we move by them. If...
Friday, May 24, was the bimonthly bird survey at Ellis Creek for the Petaluma Wetlands Alliance (PWA). A cloudy but pleasant morning greeted us at 7 AM. Vibrant greenery from recent rains made for a beautiful walk around the park. Amid another busy breeding season,...
Hi! We’re Teresa and Miles Tuffli of I’m Birding Right Now. We are PWA members and bird survey volunteers. Below is an in-the-field recap of April’s Shollenberger Park bird survey. Check back for future reports! These monthly bird surveys are just one of...