Northern Harrier perched on one of her favorite spots
Pacheco Marsh: Part of the John Muir Land Trust
Pacheco Marsh is the latest restoration and public access project from the John Muir Land Trust. It is a great place for a nice, peaceful walk along the marshlands of the Carquinez Strait. As a wildlife photographer, I love the backdrop of the hills, the tall grasses, the ships along the strait and the brand new walking bridges along the trails. There are a variety of birds, including egrets, hawks, ducks, marsh wrens, finches and sparrows to enjoy along the way. There are some very cool critters as well. Take a stroll and take in all the beauty of the Carquinez marshlands.
Fun Fact:
Salt marshes provide essential food, nutrients, refuge, and nursery habitat for an estimated 75 percent of fisheries species. Human activity has resulted in the loss of more than 90% of historic tidal wetlands. Source: https://jmlt.org/our-places/pacheco-marsh/
On the Carquinez Strait
White-tailed Kite
A White-tailed Kite soars over the tall grasses at Pacheco Marsh hunting for field mice. The oil tanker docked on the Carquinez Strait gives this photo a unique, colorful backdrop which is one of the things I love about this place.
Birds and Critters at Pacheco Marsh... cool stuff :)
One of three coyotes roaming the marshland in search of prey
Northern Harrier Hawk perched on a post. She's letting me get closer every day... very cool :)
Say's Phoebe on the hunt for insects in flight. They are amazing at it!
A pair of Hooded Merganser Ducks paddling up the tidal creek
Northern Harrier Hawk ready for the morning hunt at Pacheco Marsh
Marsh Wren foraging for food
White-tailed Kite hovering over fields of mustard
Mt. Wanda in Martinez
A beautiful place to hike and enjoy nature