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Review:
Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve is part of the magnificent Pescadero State Beach, and is the only large wetland on the San Francisco peninsula.
Spread across 243 acres, the preserve consists of several habitats— a freshwater marsh, a tidal estuary, a brackish water marsh, northern coastal scrub and dense riparian woods.
The preserve is an important Pacific flyway wintering ground for waterfowl. This birdwatchers' paradise is the intermittent home to over 200 species of birds.
About 60 species nest here, such as the Great Blue Heron. Species on the Endangered Species list that live in the marsh are the San Francisco garter snake, tidewater goby, California red-legged frog, steelhead trout, and Coho salmon.
There is a foot bridge that makes going to the back of the marsh easily accessible. The Preserve has a number of great hiking trails.
The best time to come for birdwatching is winter, but during Spring and Summer the marsh is a riot of wildflowers.
Pescadero Marsh Natural Preserve, New Year's Creek Rd, Pescadero, California 94060, Phone: 650-593-3281
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