News, Events, Resources & Meanderings

Avian Point Count Surveys are one of the most efficient and effective ways to gauge the success of restoration efforts at the Cache Creek Nature Preserve.

Cache Creek Nature Preserve is now open early on the first Sunday of the month so that photographers, birders, early morning hikers and wildlife watchers can enjoy the unique opportunities found at that time.

The next (and last for 2023) Sunrise Sunday is October 1, 2023. Gates open at 6:45 AM.

A group of UC Davis PhD students are researching the bird, Black Phoebes at the CCNP.

See how they paint the toenails of the chicks to keep track of them.

The Great Backyard Bird Count is an international 4-day event celebrating the world of birds. Spend time at Cache Creek Nature Preserve watching birds and report your findings to help scientists understand and protect birds around the globe.

On Wednesday, December 28, you can be a part of local natural history by joining us at the Yolo Christmas Bird Count. Teams of citizen scientists (basically, anyone interested) will participate in a day of organized nature walks and bird tallying.

Owls are birds of mystery. Depending upon your culture, they represent wisdom or death. Great Horned Owls are found throughout the world.

The Cache Creek Conservancy is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Restoration Biologist. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and is responsible for continued operation and refinement of our avian and wildlife monitoring program (including nest box monitoring), internship program, interpretive tours, and grant research and writing.

Join us at Cache Creek Nature Preserve and get into the world of birding! No experience is needed! Learn bird watching with our local experts.

A GREAT big thank you to everyone who participated in the 24th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. This year, the Cache Creek Nature Preserve was open during the entire President’s Day weekend, from February 12-15, to allow four days of bird watching fun.