The Sebastopol Renaissance Fair

       

       It has been a long dry summer and the Petaluma wetlands are vanishing. Last winters rainfall was sparse leaving the wetlands in grave danger.  More than two hundred species of migratory birds may be seen here, seeking shelter and food along the Pacific Flyway.  Among those looking for refuge are four endangered species.  The marshes are dry.  The food chain is breaking down. Nature can be harsh and hard to watch.  

2012

  Egret taking flight

Same location as above this time last year, 2011

2012

Stilts flying over Dry Island in the photo above

This time last year. 2011

2012

Two mute swans swim over now dry crusted lake bottom

This time last year, 2011

We ask for rain.