TOUR #3326 – Stone Lakes Family Birding and Crane Fly-in

November 7
2:55 pm - 4:55 pm
Stone Lakes NWR Blue Heron Trails

TOUR #3326 – Stone Lakes Family Birding and Crane Fly-in

November 7
2:55 pm - 4:55 pm

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 200 species of birds and is a roosting area for Sandhill Cranes. Join a local guide who will lead you along the Blue Heron Trails as you explore this family friendly wildlife sanctuary. The tour is tailored to nature lovers, beginning and intermediate birders, photographers, and families. If you have never been to Stone Lakes, this is a great way to get acquainted. Be prepared to walk about a mile and stand for over an hour. Be sure to stay on the trails. Don’t forget your camera. A flashlight will be helpful to aide you while walking back to your car. The tour ends at sunset so it will be dark.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Personal car

 

WALKING DISTANCE & TERRAIN

This tour requires the ability to walk a mile on a smooth surface and stand for an hour or more.

 

LANDS PASS

No Lands Pass is required for this tour.  Visit the Tour FAQ page for more information.

 

NOTES/INSTRUCTIONS

THIS IS A FREE TOUR BUT YOU MUST SIGN UP HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE TOUR.  Participants will meet their guide at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge at the Blue Heron Trail.

Event Location

Stone Lakes NWR at the Blue Heron Trail
1624 Hood-Franklin Rd
Elk Grove, CA United States
DIRECTIONS: The Blue Heron Trail at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is located just south of Elk Grove. From Lodi, drive north on Interstate 5 and take the Hood Franklin Road exit. Turn west under the freeway and in one mile turn left onto Wildlife Reserve Road. The entrance sign and turn lane will be on your left.
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