DURHAM — Bird lovers from all over the north state flocked to southwest Butte County — with Patrick Ranch as the focal point — Saturday morning for the third day of the 25th Snow Goose Festival.

The Snow Goose Conservation order aims to balance the growing snow goose population, which is damaging Arctic breeding habitats. Find out more.

The highlight of the festival is the free snow goose viewing event presented by ... wings accented by their distinctive black-tipped feathers. DWR biologists will be on hand both days to share ...