Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, Nature reserve near Sacramento, United States
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is a nature reserve in California featuring seasonal wetlands and permanent water bodies that change throughout the year. The landscape includes dry upland sections as well, creating different habitats for birds and other animals.
The area was transformed from farmland into a protected wetland in the 1990s to safeguard native species and habitats. This change reflected growing efforts to preserve natural areas in this region of California.
The area draws school groups who explore the wetlands and learn why water and plants matter for birds passing through. Visitors see how people and wildlife coexist here, especially during migration season.
Visitors should know that guided tours happen only at specific times from fall through spring, and the area may be harder to access in summer months. The best time for birdwatching is when migrating birds arrive and depart.
Within the reserve stands an old barn over a century old that now serves as a birdwatching platform, located in pastures where cattle still graze. This structure connects the area's farming past with its current conservation purpose.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 38.55050,-121.62600
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44
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