Field trip

Field trip

In cooperation with the Friends of the Swainson’s Hawk and Sacramento chapter of the Audubon Society, the Conservancy hosted an on-site visit and tour with 47 wildlife lovers recently. The group, under the direction of Frank Gray, toured the Conservancy’s...
Blue eggs but no ham

Blue eggs but no ham

The blue eggs shown in the photo here are those of a white-faced ibis (Plegadis chihi), one of the Conservancy’s “Covered Species” as defined by the NBHCP. The eggs rest about eight inches above the water on one of the Conservancy’s marsh...
Budgie

Budgie

Sometimes the strangest things happen on Conservancy preserves. Recently, I saw this brightly colored bird (see photo). I was pretty sure it was someone’s loose parakeet. The bright colors really stood out. Conservancy Board member Mike Bradbury officially...
Looking for Hogwarts

Looking for Hogwarts

In an abandoned barn on one of the Conservancy’s preserves, I am usually scared out of my wits when this barn owl flies passed me and heads for a gap in the door. Over the weekend, I went into the barn to inspect for any storm damage and the barn owl just...

June 1, 2011 Board Meeting

This is a notice of a regular meeting of the Board of Director’s of The Natomas Basin Conservancy, on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at The Natomas Basin Conservancy, 2150 River Plaza Dr., Sacramento, California, First Floor,...