TOUR DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2024

TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 a.m.

DESCRIPTION: Join this tour for an opportunity to photograph Sandhill Cranes and other birds in the early dawn. The tour is designed for experienced photographers with a basic knowledge of their camera (aperture, shutter speed and ISO). If you are interested in learning more about how to capture high quality images in low light and fog, with the challenges of early morning set ups, this is the tour for you. Your guide will cover topics such as composition and framing, the effects of lighting, birds and their early morning behaviors, and exposure selections.

LANDS PASS: No Lands Pass is required for this tour

TRANSPORTATION: You will drive your own personal vehicle

CHECK-IN: Check in with your guide at the Information Kiosk across from the grain silo on Staten Road at 5:50 am. Plan extra time to arrive because it will be dark and possibly rainy, or foggy.

NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT. This tour takes place during the harvest season. Large trucks and farm equipment will be on the road. Use extreme caution and be aware of your surroundings.

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: Choose an option and select the number of reservations you wish to purchase. No actual tickets will be issued. You will receive an email to confirm your reservation (Check your Spam Folder if you do not receive one) On the day of the tour your guide will have a list of participants and will check you in.

WAITING LIST PROCEDURES: If you try to register for a tour that is full, you may be given the option to get on a waiting list. The waiting list is limited to the first few customers who attempt to register. If space becomes available these customers will be notified by email that they have 48 hours to register for the tour. After 48 hours, the space(s) will be open for registration on a first come-first serve basis. This system is fully automated. Our volunteer staff will not be able to let you know if you are on the waiting list. 

LATE REGISTRATION: If you register for a tour after the deadline, please bring a copy of your confirmation email to show your guide or show confirmation on your cell phone.

QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION: If you have questions about a tour or registration issues contact our Registration Coordinator at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org or leave a voicemail at (800) 581-6150. Please contact us at least two weeks prior to the tour if you need special accommodations. You will be contacted within a week.