DESCRIPTION: 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.
TOUR TIME: 4:20 – 6:30 p.m.
NOTE: This Friday night tour may cause customers to arrive back at Hutchins Street Square after the Opening Reception begins. We will hold refreshments if you are registered for the event.
DIRECTIONS: This tour begins and ends at Hutchins Street Square (125 S. Hutchins Street) in Lodi, California. Check in at the registration table at Hutchins Street Square by 4:00 p.m. You will be directed to the north door to meet your guides and receive instructions. Transportation to and from Staten Island is provided by charter bus. Loading will begin 4:20 p.m.
LANDS PASS:No Lands Pass is required
OTHER TOURS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST: You may be interested in knowing that other Sandhill Crane tours are available during the fall and winter. For more information about California Department of Fish and Wildlife tours during the season go to this CDFW website. For information about Sandhill Crane tours through the Cosumnes River Preserve, click here.
Tours available for purchase beginning September 3, 2024
REGISTER ONLINE: September 3 – October 26, 2024
NOTE: Tour guides will receive a list of customers who have registered before the tour.
LATE REGISTRATION: Customers who register online after October 26 must present a hard copy or phone display the email receipt to their tour guide at the time of the tour.
REGISTRATION AT THE FESTIVAL: Unsold tickets will be available during the festival and can be purchased on this website.
MAP: This map can be used to search for the best route to your tour from your current location. Drive time from Hutchins Street Square, Lodi, CA to this tour is approximately 35 min.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHERE & WHEN TO MEET YOUR GUIDE: This tour begins and ends at Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California. Bus loading begins at 4:20. Check in at the registration table 20 minutes before the loading time.
QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION: Contact the Registration Coordinator at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org or leave a message at (800) 581-6150. Notify the Registration Coordinator in advance if special accommodations are needed. Expect a response from the Coordinator within the week.
TOURS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE
NOTE: All personal items must be carried on your lap during the bus ride.
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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