Yolo Basin Foundation offers monthly tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area and the City of Davis Wetlands. The tours are appropriate for all levels of outdoor enthusiasts and birders. These are driving tours on gravel roads with several stops and an occasional, optional short walk. Registration is required.
Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Tours
Tour the Yolo Wildlife Area with an experienced field trip leader! View flooded seasonal and permanent wetlands, native grasslands and young riparian forests. Depending on the season, look for migrating and resident waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds, raptors, and wading birds.
Tours run rain or shine at 9:00 a.m. on the third Sunday of each month, except in instances of flooding. Tours do not run in July, August, and September. We will meet at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters (45211 County Road 32B). Click here for directions. Registration required.
All tours take place from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Davis Wetlands Tours
The Davis Wetlands is a managed, native California wetland ecosystem that includes oak riparian woodlands and native grasslands. The group will caravan along the hard-packed gravel roads of the auto tour route. Several stops will be made along the way providing guests with a closer look at the many species of birds that utilize the more than 400 acres of reconstructed wetlands.
Meet at the City of Davis Wastewater Treatment Plant. 45400 County Rd 28H, Davis, CA 95616. Tours run rain or shine at 9:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month, except in the instances of flooding. Registration required.
All tours take place from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
More information on location, directions, and details for public City of Davis Wetland Tours
Pets are not allowed on tours. Tours are limited to 30 people. Every individual must be registered to participate. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them. Binoculars are available to borrow.
Donations to support our wetlands education programs are greatly appreciated! There is a suggested donation of $10/adult for tours.
If you would like to register for a private tour, please CLICK HERE.
If you would like to view a recorded virtual tour, please CLICK HERE.