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Look to the Sky

Birding in Butte County

Locat­ed along the great Pacif­ic Fly­way migra­tion path, Butte Coun­ty offers an abun­dance of bird­ing oppor­tu­ni­ties and activ­i­ties year-round, with the great­est view­ing in the fall and win­ter as mil­lions of birds stop dur­ing their annu­al migration.

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Snow Goose Fes­ti­val of the Pacif­ic Flyway

The Snow Goose Fes­ti­val of the Pacif­ic Fly­way is a year­ly cel­e­bra­tion of the mag­nif­i­cent spec­ta­cle of nature that is the annu­al win­ter­ing of thou­sands of beau­ti­ful Snow Geese and oth­er birds.


Run­ning from Jan. 22 – 26, 2020, the event fea­tures 5 days of field trips, work­shops, activ­i­ties, and more – all cel­e­brat­ing the beau­ty and won­der of birds.

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While You’re Here

While you’re in Butte Coun­ty for the Snow Goose Fes­ti­val, dine at one of the area’s deli­cious restau­rants and dis­cov­er the under-the-radar culi­nary scene dur­ing the 2nd annu­al Butte Coun­ty Restau­rant Week. You can also explore more of the (non-bird­ing) out­doors with the fam­i­ly or find ways to warm up after your bird­ing adven­tures. What­ev­er you’re look­ing for, Butte Coun­ty has it.

Winter Family Adventure
Family Adventure

Win­ter Fam­i­ly Adventure

Butte Coun­ty in North­ern CA is a fan­tas­tic place to enjoy win­ter, so have fun in a tem­per­ate win­ter won­der­land with our Win­ter Fam­i­ly Adven­ture itinerary.

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Chill to Charm: A Cozy Winter Weekend in Butte County
Getaway Artist Museums

Chill to Charm: A Cozy Win­ter Week­end in Butte County

Embrace win­ter mag­ic in Butte Coun­ty, Cal­i­for­nia with a two-day itin­er­ary that is packed with cozy adven­tures that will keep you toasty from the inside out

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Come Again

Whether you can’t make it for the Snow Goose Fes­ti­val or want to explore some more on your own, you can enjoy bird­ing – and more – through­out the year in Butte County.

Upper Bidwell Park
Upper Bidwell Park
Fall into Butte County Birds
Fall into Butte County Birds
Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail
Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail
Pine Creek Loop
Pine Creek Loop
Discover the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve
Discover the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve
The Snow Goose Festival: A Birdwatcher's Delight
The Snow Goose Festival: A Birdwatcher's Delight
Perfect Pairings
Perfect Pairings
Best Birdwatching Spots in Butte County
Best Birdwatching Spots in Butte County
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve
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