The Natomas Basin Conservancy

It's definitely not a trick -- but rather, a BIG treat! Have a safe Halloween this weekend. #osprey #birds #wildlife #refuge https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

That feeling when you've spent the whole weekend binge-watching new shows, and you finally emerge from your "cave". #mink #wildlifesanctuary #refuge #tnbcpreserve https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

"I do believe this is my best angle, don't you?" A great blue heron strikes a pose at the TNBC Preserve. #heron #wildlifepreserve #refuge #habitat https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

"Oh, good day!" A #giantgartersnake peeks out from the water's surface at the TNBC Preserve. #coveredspecies #snake #marsh #sanctuary #habitat https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

A common #merganser demonstrates fine form and technique while going for a leisure swim. #birds #marsh #wildliferefuge #habitat https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

October is rice harvest time at the TNBC Preserve! #preserve #autumn #fall #riceharvest #wildlifeplants https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

A #mallard moseys along on its marshy motorway. #wildlifesanctuary #preserve #marsh #wildlifenatomas https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

Bees doing their delicate work on a native #mulefat flower at the TNBC Preserve. #wildlifeplants #conservation #nature https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

Act natural, and you'll fit right in! Egrets surround a lone snowy #egret. #wildliferefuge #habitat #wildlifenatomas https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

A #hummingbird perches for a moment at the TNBC Preserve before flitting away. #birds #wildlifesanctuary #preserve #refuge https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

Ahhh, so nice to take a relaxing dip at the end of a long day! #greatblueheron #tnbcpreserve #wildliferefuge #marsh https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

A throwback to 2013 -- striking close-up of a #sunflower to bid summertime adieu. #wildlifeplants #nature #conservation https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/

Whew! Giving my wings a bit of a rest! #dragonfly #sanctuary #insects #habitat https://www.natomasbasin.org/about/