The Petaluma River is a narrow but historically important tidal river flowing through northern California’s wine country. Unlike fast mountain rivers, it moves slowly under the influence of San Francisco Bay tides, reversing direction daily as saltwater pushes inland and freshwater drains seaward. This tidal rhythm shaped the development of Petaluma, turning the river into a working port during the 19th century when barges carried grain, livestock, and supplies to the bay. Surrounding wetlands a

Young buck(s) alert! Spotted on the Petaluma River at low tide this morning—two young bucks swimming across the slough…. We also spotted a bald eagle, and of course gulls, herons, a swan at Shollenberger, egrets, mallards, a crow, turkey vultures, and in the turning basin, a green heron, snowy egret, great egret and a cormorant. #birdlife #thefloathousepetaluma #petalumariver #audobon #baldeagle #natureshots #wildlife #slough | The Floathouse Petaluma

The Petaluma Wildlife Museum teaches students and the public about conservation and preservation. | Localish