January 1, 2015:
A coalition of organizations urges your support for the Sonoma Developmental Center. As the Sonoma Developmental Center is at the heart of Sonoma Valley and the core of the valley’s wildlife corridor, a lot is at risk.
Special Species Status
California Red-Legged Frog
January 1, 2015:
Pictured at Stevenson Pond in the Sonoma County Parks near the Sonoma Developmental Center is the California red-legged frog. This species can be found on the special status species list.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Wilcox.
Ferruginous Hawk
January 1, 2015:
Pictured is a special status species, the Ferruginous Hawk at the Mitsui Ranch near the Sonoma Developmental Center.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Wilcox.
Horned Lark
January 1, 2015:
Listed as a special status species, pictured is the Horned Lark on the Mitsui Ranch near the Sonoma Developmental Center.
Photo courtesy of Jess Wilcox.
A Glimpse of the Sonoma Valley Wildlife Corridor
January 1, 2015:
Offering but a glimpse of the Sonoma Developmental Center’s property, this view provides an idea of the uses this site offers not only to the individuals who enjoy its beauty, but the species who call it their home as well.
Photo courtesy of Scott Hess Photography.
Western Pond Turtle
January 1, 2015:
Pictured is the Western pond turtle, listed as a special status species traveling through the Copeland Creek on the Mitsui Ranch near the Sonoma Developmental Center.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Wilcox.
Juvenile Red-Legged Frog
January 1, 2015:
A juvenile Red-legged frog is shown at Leaky Lake on the Mitsui Ranch near the Sonoma Developmental Center. This species of frog can be found on the special species status list.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Wilcox.
Horned Lark Among Popcorn Flowers
January 1, 2015:
Listed with a special species status, the Horned Lark is pictured among Popcorn flowers on the Mitsui Ranch near the Sonoma Developmental Center.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Wilcox.
California Master Bird Sheet, Sonoma Developmental Center
January 1, 2015:
Through surveying the Sonoma Developmental Center, there has been a broad collaboration of individuals collecting their bird sightings into one California Master Bird Sheet attached below.
California Master Bird Sheet, Sonoma Developmental Center
For all you avid birders roaming the Sonoma Developmental Center and the surrounding land, let us know what you see!
Cross your fingers for a Northern Spotted Owl!
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