
This tour combines a crane fly-in with birding on Staten Island, a premier Nature Conservancy/Conservation Farms and Ranches location, to learn what the birds already know – this is one of the best places in the Delta to spend the winter. The fly-in here typically numbers into the thousands, with both Greater and Lesser Sandhill Cranes. In addition, ducks, geese, Tundra Swans, Great Blue Herons, egrets and numerous other bird species may be viewed. Experienced docents will highlight the history of Staten Island and its partnership with the Cosumnes River Preserve. The tour will split into two smaller groups for better viewing and more personal attention from the guides.
Transportation to and from Staten Island is provided by charter bus. TO ASSURE EVERYONE’S SAFETY, MASKS MAY BE REQUIRED WHILE ON THE BUS.
TOUR TIME: 3:10 – 6:10 p.m.
NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT
TICKETS:
Adult: $40.00
Youth: $35.00
Child: $30.00
Tickets went on sale online for purchase on September 5, 2022
Tour guides will receive a list of customers who have registered by October 30, 2022.
Customers who register online for a tour after that date must show the guide a hard copy or phone display of the email receipt. The receipt may go to your spam folder.
Unsold tickets will be available during the festival and can be purchased on this website.
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Check in at the registration table at Hutchins Street Square by 3:10 p.m.
Contact the Registration Coordinator in advance at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org if special accommodations are needed.
TOURS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds (minus a 3% processing fee) are available prior to a tour upon the customer’s request at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org. A full refund is automatically issued for any events cancelled by the festival organizers.
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