TOUR #5526 – Crane Roving and Fly-In with Dr. Gary Ivey #3

TOUR DESCRIPTION

If you have never had the opportunity to visit with Dr. Gary Ivey about Sandhill Cranes, you won’t want to miss this tour. Join Gary on a bus ride around the delta to see cranes feeding in the fields. Possible stops include Woodbridge Road and the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve. This roving tour will eventually end up at the Cosumnes River Preserve or other location to watch for the evening fly-in. If you are looking to increase your knowledge about Sandhill Cranes in a small group setting with the opportunity to ask questions, this tour is for you.

Dr. Ivey works with the International Crane Foundation as a Research Associate and is an expert on Sandhill Cranes in the Pacific Flyway. He has worked with wildlife for over 40 years, concentrating his work on waterbirds, waterfowl, and wetland conservation. He studied nesting ecology of Sandhill Cranes for his Master’s Thesis and wintering ecology of Sandhill Cranes for his PhD, both from Oregon State University.

TRANSPORTATION

Charter Bus

WALKING DISTANCE & TERRAIN

This tour is conducted aboard a small bus with multiple stops throughout the route. Participants must be able to board and exit the bus several times during the tour by climbing several steps. Walking is minimal and limited to short distances over possibly uneven dirt and gravel surfaces at each stop. You may also need to stand for extended periods.

LANDS PASS

This is a roving tour, and destinations may vary at the direction of the tour guide. If the tour enters CDFW property, participants age 16 and older must carry a current CDFW Lands Pass or a valid California hunting or fishing license in their own name.

For Lands Pass information, visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Lands Pass page. See the Tour FAQ page for additional details.

NOTES/INSTRUCTIONS

This tour begins and ends at Hutchins Street Square (125 S. Hutchins Street) in Lodi, California. Check in at the tour registration area at Hutchins Street Square at least 15 minutes before your tour start time.