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Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area - Site # 254 |
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Background: | waterfowl (ducks, geese and swans)
along the Pacific Flyway. California
is the winter destination of more
than 60% of the waterfowl in the
Pacific Flyway. |
| Interpretive signs. |
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The Habitat: | Over a hundred plant species have been identified throughout the park; the most prominent is the large valley oak. The California black walnut, Oregon ash, black cottonwood, sycamore, and willow are also plentiful. Beneath the oaks and cottonwoods along the river is a profusion of elderberry, wild grape, and wildflowers in season. |
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The Experience: | Preserved and protected oak woodland. |
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Wildlife and Where to Find It: | Car, trails, boat. |
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Viewing Tips: | Birding, salmon fishing, camping in fall and spring. |
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Site Notes: | Watch 20 to 40 lb. salmon roll in the water of the Sacramento River.(July through December) Cup your hands behind your ears and listen to the beautiful sounds of red-winged blackbirds. Watch a heron or egret silently stalk fish, frogs, and invertebrates. Observe red-tailed hawks swoop and circle as they hunt rodents. Watch and listen to warblers, woodpeckers, and other songbirds as they feed and move among cottonwoods and
willows. Search for animal tracks in the soft mud along waterways and the creek. |
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Visitor Information: | Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association - 530-365-7500 - http://www.shastacascade.org/ |
Viewing Site Hours of Operation are: |
Staff On-site: | Yes |
Open: | Everday |
Hours: | day use- sunrise to sunset, campground 24 hrs. Ho |
Year Round: | Yes |
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Road Information: |
Paved. |
| Road Hazards: no See Access/Public Use #3 |
| Number of Parking Spaces: 100 |
| Parking Fee: Yes |
| Proximity to viewing area:varies |
| Pull-Through Parking: Yes |
| Parking Notes: See Access/Public Use #3
Parking fee subject to change. See park website. |
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How to Get There: | The park is on South Avenue just three miles west of Highway 99 at Vina, or six miles east of interstate 5 at Corning. |
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Contact Information |
Managing Agency: | California State Parks |
Agency Site URL: | http://www.parks.ca.gov/ |
Physical Address: | 25340 South Ave. Corning, CA 96021 |
Agency 2: | 525 Esplanade Chico, CA 95926 |
Manager Phone: | 530-839-2112 |
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Site Phone: | 530-342-5185 | | |
County: | Tehama |
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