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Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

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During travels to San Francisco and the Bay Area on I-80, one passes the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. Most people don't pay attention to anything except heavy traffic and the chronic rebuilding of Route 80 in this area.

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The Bird Group makes frequent outings to this wildlife refuge, also called the Vic Fazio Yolo Wildlife Area. You can see many species during your visit. 

 

During the 3-hour loop around harvested rice fields and wetlands, we saw dozens of varieties of waterfowl, migratory birds, and raptors.​

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Overview Map of Yolo Wildlife Area

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Flatface Downingia, Downingia pulchella grows in large clumps in the springtime. The closeup shows both male and female forms.

Detail Map of Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area

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