Large numbers of wintering waterfowl and cranes visible. Hummingbirds migrate north. Vernal pool wildflowers begin blooming, Pelican Island NWR, the first National Wildlife Refuge, was established by Teddy Roosevelt on March 14, 1903. Department of the Interior establish March 3, 1849. April Songbirds are migrating.
Wildflowers are abundant around vernal pools.
Tule elk are calving. Good air quality with spectacular views of the mountains. May Shorebirds are migrating with breeding plumage. Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day this month. Wildflowers still spectacular.