Enjoy this video of recent wildlife footage on the Willits Mitigation Lands. There is a bull elk with a broken spike, probably by locking antlers with another bull. At the end, there is brief footage of a bear taking a swim!
Read moreWatch as this variety of birds forage and find shelter at a creek bed on the Willits Mitigation Lands. A common accipiter hawk takes a break and a Black Phoebe catches some insects.
Read moreEnjoy a day of birding at the Willits Wastewater Treatment Plant and along Outlet Creek. We hope to see some migratory birds and hear some Tule Elk bugles! Please wear appropriate shoes for walking and if significant rain has fallen rain shoes might be needed. Bring snacks, lunch, and water. This is a fieldtrip in…
Read moreEnjoy a day of birding and possibly catch a view of the local elk herd! Wear comfortable walking shoes, hat, bring water, snacks and some lunch. RSVP: text or email Marisela@mcrcd.org or 707-841-7172 Meet at Mendocino County Museum
Read moreThis fascinating pollinator uses its long proboscis to gather nectar from a colorful garden on the coast. video credit: Paullette Clark
Read moreA variety of wildlife travel down the shaded riparian corridors on the Willits Bypass Mitigation Lands.
Read moreEnjoy this footage of raccoons congregating at a popular scent station. You can also hear raccoons ‘chittering’ at the end of the video!
Read moreThese hens have come together to help raise this years litter of youngsters. They communicate with their young with a series of soft clucks and yelps. The young learn where to forage for food and how to fly while the the hens provide protection until they can fend for themselves.
Read morePacific Chorus Frogs utilize cow pies strewn throughout the grazelands to forage on small flies and other insects drawn to the odorous biological material. music credit: HarumachiMusic
Read moreRSVP: text or email Marisela@mcrcd.org or 707-841-7172 Meet at Mendocino County Museum
Read moreWatch this Raccoon family with a small litter of youngsters trek around the Willits Bypass Mitigation Lands!
Read moreThis mother doe and fawn duo seek comfort in the shade under a stand of Oregon ash and Valley oak. The lower leaves provide good green browsing for black-tail deer.
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