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Map Satellite Located in the heart of one of the most important waterfowl wintering areas in the State, this area is managed to provide the wetlands needed by the migrants. Divided into two units, separated by several kilometers, both are on the Honey Lake shoreline and contain some original marshland. Much of the area, however, is planted with grains and other crops for the waterfowl.
More than 150 species of birds have been observed in the area, many of which are migrants. The sandhill crane, Grus canadensis, and the whistling swan, Olor columbianus, are regularly seen here, with the former nesting. The Canada goose, Branta canadensis, also nests here. Portions of the upland area are managed for pheasants, Phasianus.
Among the mammals, pronghorns, Antilocapra americana, are occasional visitors, while mink, Mustela vison, beaver, Castor canadensis, and longtail weasel, Mustela frenata, are residents, among others.
Both units are on Quaternary alluvium of the flood-plain of the Susan River.
Integrity: Managed for wildlife, with levees, ponds, etc. There is a campground.
Use: Research, observational, educational, hunting, fishing.
April 1976
Inventory of California Natural Areas
Revision © 2009 Steven Louis Hartman
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