There is always something interesting and fun going on at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and Preserve. Be sure to visit our page "What's Going on at Effie Yeaw Today" to see fabulous photos that have been submitted to the Center. 

If you would like to try your hand at photographing wildlife in the Nature Area, please follow the preserve rules by staying on the trails at all times. Help keep the plant life thriving and let the animals stay safe and wild.

All photos on this site are used with permission from the photographer and are copyright protected. They may not be downloaded and used without express permission from the photographer.

	A female turkey guides her baby chicks through the grass. Turkeys can often be seen on the American River Parkway virtually year-round. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
A jackrabbit does its best to blend in with surrounding fields at the Preserve. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
	An osprey land on a branch carrying its catch of the day. Photo taken by George Landry.
A gaggle of baby geese stay in formation as they make their way across the American River. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
	One of the preserve's resident amphibians can be seen peeking about the water. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
As the weather warms up, and babies are born, seeing young animals such as this baby turkey is quite common at this time of year. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
	A Cooper's Hawk keeps a sharp eye on the Parkway. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
A fox squirel, a non-native resident on the Parkway, has a snack while sitting safely in a tree. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
	A red shouldered hawk holds a garter snake in its talons after a successful hunt. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
Cooper's Hawks frequently nest in the nature area and are often seen sending songbirds scrambling for cover, since their short wingspan allows them the maneuverability to snatch a songbird for a meal. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
	A male deer rests under the trees. His antlers are shed yearly. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
A bald eagle perches on the edge of a branch at the Preserve as it scans the Parkway for a potential meal. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
	Coyotes are a common sight on the Parkway. During the Spring, female coyotes give birth to their litter of pups. It is always important to respect the coyote and give it space, particularly in the spring and to keep your dogs on a leash. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
An osprey sits on the edge of a branch. Ospreys can be seen on the American River Parkway where they can readily find fish to eat. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
	A mist clings to the surface of the river on chilly winter mornings. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
Two turkeys fighting to establish dominance. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
	The white tailed kite is a hawk that can often be seen hovering, or kiting, above grasslands in the nature area as it hunts for rodents. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
A rainbow stretches over the Effie Yeaw Nature Center on March 3 during a brief pause between much needed rain showers. Photo taken by Betty Cooper, Interpretive Specialist with the Effie Yeaw Nature Center.
	An Osprey holds a fish in its talons while it surveys the river environment at the Effie Yeaw Nature Preserve. Visitors can learn more about the birds on the Parkway by checking our weekend program calendar for upcoming bird programs, or by attending the annual Bird and Breakfast event on March 14 (reservations required) Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
Snowy egrets are common in the Sacramento area and can often be seen stepping quietly through the shallows of the American River, looking for fish, frogs and other aquatic creatures. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
	Although great horned owls are fairly common in the Nature Area, they are rarely seen because they are nocturnal and are experts at hiding during the day. Their calls can be heard in the late winter and early spring, during the twilight hours near sunrise and sunset. Photo taken by Rodger Chase.
A wood duck glides through the water near a grassy bank at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center Preserve. Wood ducks were nearly extinct by the 20th century due to over-hunting and habitat loss. Legal protection, including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and habitat protection and restoration have helped the bird recover to healthy numbers Wood ducks nest in the trunks of hollow trees near the water, hence the name. Photo taken and provided by Jamie Scott.
	A quail perches on the ground during the sunset at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center Preserve. The quail, which is also the California state bird, are very common to the Sacramento area. Photo taken and provided by Jamie Scott.
Several turkeys roost in the trees above the Nature Center at twilight. The turkeys launch themselves in flight from the top of a bluff located near the Center, sail over the Center and roost in the trees every night. Photo taken by Chris Knight of Knight's AD Advantage.