A fawn and young turkeys meet up along the equestrian trail near Rossmoor Bar. Photo By Ed Homich
A young doe swims across the American River upstream from Riverbend Park. Photo by Ed Homich
A young buck surveys the oak groves at Riverbend Park. Photo By Ed Homich
Rafters enjoy the cold water of the American River. Photo By Ed Homich
A California Garter Snake finds a potential meal in a frog at El Manto clay banks. Photo By Ed Homich
An egret takes flight at Riverbend Park. Photo By Ed Homich
A Western Fence Lizard, a.k.a. Blue Belly lizard perches atop a branch on the bank of the American River near Riverbend Park. Photo by Ed Homich
A Common Merganser glides along with her hatch-lings near Riverbend Park. Photo By Ed Homich
A paddle boarder cruises with a canine companion on the American River. Photo by Ed Homich
A King Salmon leaps at the gates near the Nimbus Salmon Hatchery. Photo By Ed Homich
Downstream from the bridge at Sunrise Boulevard a fisherman casts flies in the riffles. Photo By Ed Homich
Canadian Geese fly in formation above the American River near Riverbend Park. Photo by Ed Homich
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