Field Trip: Woodbridge Sandhill Crane Fly-in

Date: Saturday January 24, 2015

Time: 1:00 PM

Docent-led tour from 3:30 to 5:30 to watch the Sandhill Crane fly-in on the north site of the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve. (NSAS Event)

Details:

Leader: Woodbridge Ecological Reserve Docent

Description: This docent-led tour is 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and consists of viewing Sandhill cranes and other unique wintering waterfowl, hearing a presentation on Sandhill cranes and their Reserve habitat, and viewing the cranes' impressive, nightly behaviors at a location that is only open to the public during these special tours. Docent guides are trained in crane ecology, the area's natural history and the Reserve's habitat management, and want your experience to be memorable and educational. Tours usually conclude a half hour after sunset with the anticipated fly-in of the cranes at the North Site where a viewing shelter allows us to be hidden from the incoming birds. It is an awesome sight to view these magnificent birds warbling and flying in to roost for the night.

Cost is approximately $5-$10 per person. This trip is limited to 30 people and requires reservations. Please contact Wendy Cole at beehaven2@comcast.net by January 17 to make your reservation.

Directions: Bring snacks, water, $ for carpool gas, comfortable walking shoes, binoculars, and dress in layers.

submitted on November 27, 2014, at 12:13 AM PST

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