Wildlife Photographer, Tim Seay on The Pickleweed Trail
Birds and bees, flowers and trees and a hawk with a pretty red tail
This mile and a half walk along the shoreline of the Carquinez Strait is part of the trail system at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park. Named after the shrubby, succulent plant that is a common sight in the salt marshes of the area, it is a great place to take a nice peaceful stroll, or a brisk jog in the park. Small birds, such as Song Sparrows, Marsh Wrens and Western Bluebirds are a common sight along the trail, especially in the spring. You can also see Osprey, Turkey Vultures, Pelicans, Seagulls, Cormorants and Red-tailed Hawks. Wild Turkeys are also known to pop up on the trail in the morning hours, as well as Mule Deer and Coyotes.
Picture of the Day
Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia)
Song Sparrow perched on a tall reed at Radke Martinez Regional Shoreline Park. The orange color in the back ground is actually a railroad car, just off the Pickleweed Trail. Kinda cool :)
Osprey Catching a Striped Bass on the Carquinez
