A flock of snow geese take flight as people view the geese, ducks, raptors and other waterfowl at Sacramento River Refuge Llano Seco Viewing Platform during the Snow Goose Festival Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
A flock of snow geese take flight just beyond Gray Lodge on Monday, January 19, 2009 in Gridley, CA. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)
California Poppies flourish under the warm sun near the Hwy99 offramp at 8th st. Thursday. - halley photo 5/4/06