BLM Ukiah Field Office Bald Eagle Hikes

BLM Ukiah Field Office Bald Eagle Hikes



Free guided hikes to look for wintering bald eagles in the Cache Creek Natural Area of Lake County will again be offered by the U. S. Bureau of Land Management's Ukiah Field Office.



Wildlife biologist Gregg Mangan said the hikes will be offered Saturdays, January 15, 22, and 29, February 5, 12 and 19. Those interested in participating should call the Ukiah Field Office in Ukiah at (707) 468-4000 to make a reservation for a specific date, as these hikes are limited to 25 participants each.



Hikers will assemble at 10:00 a.m. at the Redbud trailhead parking lot, eight miles east of Clearlake Oaks on Highway 20, just west of the bridge over the North Fork of Cache Creek.



Hikes will last three to four hours and cover about 4 miles. A steep rise of 600 feet in elevation occurs within the first mile, so hikers should be in good physical condition and must wear good hiking boots, due to possible wet trail conditions. They should bring water, lunch, and binoculars. Participants should also dress for cold weather. Hike will be cancel in the event of rainy weather.



During these hikes, visitors will enjoy scenic vistas of the river canyon, where it is often possible to view eagles soaring over the creek or perched in streamside trees.



In addition to bald eagles, visitors are often able to see other wildlife, such as tule elk, golden eagles, osprey, herons, red-tailed hawks, and egrets.



For further information call the BLM's office in Ukiah (707)468-4000.