On the Shores of California’s Largest Lake Clear Lake State Park is on the shore of California's largest natural lake at the foot of 4,200-foot Mount Konocti. With oaks and pines on high ground and willows and other riparian vegetation along watercourses, the area draws heavy concentrations of birds. The Wildflower Brunch takes place Saturday morning from 9 am to 12 noon outdoors across from the Visitor Center. On both Saturday and Sunday, festival activities go from 9 am to 4 pm. In addition to the boat rides, there are bird walks, nature walks, speakers, exhibit booths, and children’s activities. The region also offers a number of other local parks with natural appeal and a number of wineries. Detailed information about Clear Lake State Park, including facilities, species and directions, may be found on the website of California Watchable Wildlife, CAWatchableWildlife.org. This website features over 80 of the state’s top wildlife viewing areas, which are marked by Watchable Wildlife’s brown binocular logo signs. An interactive map helps you to locate viewing sites and click through for more information. By using the Login feature to assign yourself a username, you can create your own customized itinerary to bring along on your travels. |
Spring is bursting out, and though many of the winter migrants are heading for home, there is still significant activity in California’s Central Valley. 
The Heron Festival & Wildflower Brunch on April 30 and May 1 provides one of the best opportunities to see nesting Great Blue Herons and Double Breasted Cormorants. Ninety-minute Pontoon Boat tours provide safe viewing of these large birds and their young in tree-top rookeries. Along the way you may spot Clarks and Western grebes, American White Pelicans and the occasional Osprey, along with many other species.
