BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1d7ad4272dbf8c5f1e1a1be325ec943a CATEGORIES:Field Trips CREATED:20171102T191759 SUMMARY:Sandhill Cranes - Cosumnes River Preserve, Staten Island, and Woodbridge DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:
Leader: Stephanie Floyd, fieldtrips AT ohloneaudubon.org
Each fall
Sandhill Cranes return to the Central Valley where they feed,socialize and
rest in the fields and fly in to roost in the wetlands for thenight. Tundra
Swans, Cackling Geese, Snow and Ross's Geese, rafts of winterducks, and ot
her waterfowl and raptors are commonly seen. We'll bird theboardwalk
at Cosumnes River Preserve and drive by the Desmond Road ponds,check out St
aten Island, and make our way to Woodbridge Ecological Reservefor sunset fl
y-in at 4:45 PM. The field trip ends at Woodbridge where youcan easil
y get back on I-5 for the drive home. Rain, flooding, orpersistent he
avy fog cancels. Wear layers and bring snacks and water. Allare welcome, an
d pre-registration is not required. Cosumnes River Preserveis about 70 mile
s from Livermore. Take I-580 east to I-205 east to I-5. TakeI-5 north to th
e Twin Cities Road exit. Go east on Twin Cities Road about 1mile and turn r
ight on Franklin Blvd. Continue about a mile or so to thevisitor center (fa
cilities available). Look for the group in the parkinglot or on the b
oardwalk.
YOU MUST HAVE A CDFW LANDS PASS (day pass $4.3 2) TO GO TO WOODBRIDGE. Passes must be purchased in advance; no sales on si te. Passes can be purchased where hunting and fishing licenses are sold, fo r example, at Dick's Sporting Goods. Go to this site for more info: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Land s-Pass
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