Our tour began in true foggy country fashion. Launching from Crescent City on October 8, we pedaled 80 miles through redwood groves and by coastal terraces to reach Arcata, CA.
Can you find the great blue heron?
We pedaled uphill
We pedaled downhill
We pedaled past many large lagoons that support lots of birds on their path south.
In two days we will be at our first elementary school in Whitethorn, CA, near Garberville and the Lost Coast.
In the meantime, here is a species list of the birds we've noticed along our ride.
Oct. 9, Del Norte County, Hwy 101:
Pacific Wren, Northern Flicker, Western Gull, American Robin, Belted Kingfisher, Steller's Jay, Common Raven, Western Meadowlark, Turkey Vulture, Brewer's Blackbird, European Starling, Brandt's Cormorant, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, Brown creeper, American Crow
Oct. 10, Humboldt County, Hwy 101, Big Lagoon, Clam Beach, Mad River:
White-tailed Kite, American Kestrel, Red-shouldered Hawk, Brandt's Cormorant, Northern Flicker, Mallards, Ruddy Duck, Common Merganser, Belted Kingfisher, Trumpeter Swan, Brewer's Blackbirds, Great Blue Heron, Osprey, Great Egret, Red-winged Blackbird, Turkey Vulture, White-crowned Sparrows, Song Sparrows