Putah Creek State Wildlife Area
Putah Creek Wildlife Area is a state wildlife area of Solano County, California. The 670 acre reserve lies to the southeast of Lake Berryessa, to the south of Monticello Dam and the confluence of Putah Creek and Cold Creek.[1] Trees found here include cottonwood, blue oak and chaparral. Deer, quail, California towhee, Bullock's oriole, and black-headed grosbeak are also found in the area, which also includes Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve.[2]
| Putah Creek State Wildlife Area | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
 Putah Creek Wildlife Area with Monticello Dam and Lake Berryessa in the distance | |
  Location in California  Location in United States | |
| Location | Solano County, California |
| Nearest city | Winters, California |
| Coordinates | 38°30′21″N 122°5′16″W |
| Area | 670 acres (270 ha) |
| Established | 1981 |
| Governing body | California Department of Fish and Wildlife |
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Wildhorse Creek (also known as Cold Creek) above its confluence with Putah Creek in the Putah Creek State Wildlife Area.
Pinnacles rise above the Putah Creek State Wildlife Area
References
- "Putah Creek State Wildlife Area". Stateparks.com. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- "California Department of Fish and Wildlife Website". Archived from the original on 2019-07-31.
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
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