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 King Salmon leaps at the gates near the Nimbus Salmon Hatchery. Photo By Ed Homich
An egret takes flight at 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
Canadian Geese fly in formation above the American River near Riverbend Park. Photo by Ed Homich
A fawn and young turkeys meet up along the equestrian trail near Rossmoor Bar. Photo By Ed Homich
A Common Merganser glides along with her hatch-lings near Riverbend Park. Photo By Ed Homich
A young doe swims across the American River upstream from Riverbend Park. Photo by Ed Homich
Downstream from the bridge at Sunrise Boulevard a fisherman casts flies in the riffles. Photo By Ed Homich
A California Garter Snake finds a potential meal in a frog at El Manto clay banks. Photo By Ed Homich
A paddle boarder cruises with a canine companion on the American River. Photo by Ed Homich
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