• Bird Walk leader Ed Sherry identifies a bird in the Sibley Field Guide.
  • Ed shares his birding wisdom with the group.
  • An Acorn Woodpecker flings an acorn into the autumn air...
  • ...then flies away with his prize.
  • Some of the beautiful fall foliage witnessed during the walk.
  • A Turkey Vulture warms its wings in the morning sun.
  • The American River viewed through autumn leaves.
  • The Turkey Vulture continues to sun himself.
  • Avid nature photographer Wayne Fink rendezvous with the group.
  • The birders make their way along the Parkway.
  • More beautiful scenery along the American River.
  • The trail stretches upriver as a Turkey Vulture views from above.
  • Another Parkway vista.
  • A view of the "turkey tree" looking back.
  • A Northern Flicker soars through the blue November sky.
  • The Flicker explores a hollow snag, disappearing into a hole low in the tree, then reappearing high above.
  • The Flicker flees, beautifully displaying her feathers.
  • A European Starling watches curiously from the safety of a tall Cottonwood tree.
  • A pair of Mallards navigate the chilly waters of the American.
  • A Great Egret soars above the American River...
  • ...then seeks his breakfast along the shore.
  • A Great Blue Heron patrols the waters as well.
  • A pair of Canada geese cruise atop the river.
  • Morning on the American.
  • The foliage along the Parkway heralds the dazzling return of autumn.
  • Bird Walk leader Ed Sherry identifies a bird in the Sibley Field Guide.
  • Ed shares his birding wisdom with the group.
  • An Acorn Woodpecker flings an acorn into the autumn air...
  • ...then flies away with his prize.
  • Some of the beautiful fall foliage witnessed during the walk.
  • A Turkey Vulture warms its wings in the morning sun.
  • The American River viewed through autumn leaves.
  • The Turkey Vulture continues to sun himself.
  • Avid nature photographer Wayne Fink rendezvous with the group.
  • The birders make their way along the Parkway.
  • More beautiful scenery along the American River.
  • The trail stretches upriver as a Turkey Vulture views from above.
  • Another Parkway vista.
  • A view of the "turkey tree" looking back.
  • A Northern Flicker soars through the blue November sky.
  • The Flicker explores a hollow snag, disappearing into a hole low in the tree, then reappearing high above.
  • The Flicker flees, beautifully displaying her feathers.
  • A European Starling watches curiously from the safety of a tall Cottonwood tree.
  • A pair of Mallards navigate the chilly waters of the American.
  • A Great Egret soars above the American River...
  • ...then seeks his breakfast along the shore.
  • A Great Blue Heron patrols the waters as well.
  • A pair of Canada geese cruise atop the river.
  • Morning on the American.
  • The foliage along the Parkway heralds the dazzling return of autumn.