Barber Park is a great place to view wintering bald eagles from mid-November through mid- March (peak time is January and February). Adult and immature eagles can often be seen perched in large cottonwood trees watching the water for fish. It takes four to five years for adult bald eagles to develop a white head; one-year old eagles are completely dark brown while older birds are mottled white and brown.

Scan the trees across from the raft launch site or walk downstream one or two miles along the greenbelt trails. Stay at least 200 feet from the birds and view with binoculars or spotting scopes.

If you must pass closer maintain a steady pace to prevent them from flushing. Common resident wildlife include great blue herons, mallards, American widgeon, downy and hairy woodpeckers, northern flickers, belted kingfisher, California quail, mink, muskrats, wood ducks, owls, geese and red fox. Look along the trail for the tell-take tree gnawings of beaver.