Guides

Carol started volunteering for the CDFW Sandhill Crane Program in 1998 as a tour guide for the weekend tours, the Sandhill Crane Festival in Lodi and various other functions.

Jay is a retired science coordinator with extensive knowledge of the fauna and flora of the Lodi area. He is an experienced kayaker and has led many tours along the Mokelumne River.River

Robert has lead tours in the delta for 8 years. He has a strong background in birding, herpetology, and natural history of the area.

Sally and her husband farmed Staten Island for many years before retiring to her own farm in the delta. She serves on the LSCA Board and is very knowledgable about sandhill cranes and other delta species.

Joanne is an experienced birder and has lead many tours along the Mokelumne River.

Mamie has many years of experience as docent with the CDF&W sandhill crane tour program. She is also on the Board of the WOW Museum.

Howard Larimer has a degree in biology and six years experience as a sandhill crane tour guide. He is a docent with CDF&W, volunteers as a naturalist at CRP, and assists with sandhill crane research at Staten Island.

Local birding expert, David Yee, leads monthly birding tours based out of Heritage Oak Winery. He is among the leading experts in native bird identification in San Joaquin County and Northern California.

Gary Ivey works with the International Crane Foundation as a Research Associate and is an expert on Sandhill Cranes in the Pacific Flyway.

California Department of Fish & Wildlife

Captain Paul Koenig is the owner of Captain Morgan’s Delta Adventures for two years.

Paul Tebbel is well known in the Lodi area for his knowledge and experience with sandhill cranes and their habitat. In his own words, “I’m a confirmed crane fanatic; having studied, watched cranes and taught the public about them for over 35 years.”

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