Giacomini Wetlands

The high tides this past weekend were perfect for exploring the new wetlands area at the south end of Tomales Bay. As a result of an eight year restoration effort, Giacomini lands have been returned to tidally active wetlands from pastureland. With high tides, water spills into the area creating a majestic area, perfect for exploration by kayak. Wildlife, especially waterfowl are utilizing this area daily. We launched from White House Pool and on our short trip on Tuesday late morning we saw: ruddy ducks, canadian geese, western grebes, a cooper's hawk, great blue herons, belted kingfishers, a great egret, white-tailed kites, sand pipers, and black bellied plovers. It was a beautiful clear day. The sun was out and the lower angle of the winter sun was casting brilliant reflections as the water acted as a mirror. Bring your binoculars.