CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Leaders: David Riensche & Bill Scoggins fieldtripsATohloneaudubon.org

Each fall Sandhill Cranes return to the Central Valley where they feed, socialize, and rest in the fields and then fly to roost overnight in wetlands. Tundra Swans, Cackling Geese, Snow and Ross's Geese, rafts of winter ducks, and other waterfowl and raptors are commonly seen. During this “season of the sandhills” more than 200 species of birds may be seen! We'll bird the boardwalk at Cosumnes River Preserve and drive by the Desmond Road ponds, check out Staten Island, and make our way to Woodbridge Ecological Reserve for sunset fly-in at 4:45 PM. The field trip ends at Woodbridge where you can easily get back on I-5 for the drive home. Rain, flooding, or heavy fog cancels. Wear layers and bring snacks and water. All are welcome, and pre-registration is not required. Cosumnes River Preserve is about 70 miles from Livermore.

Directions: Take I-580 east to I-205 east to I-5. Take I- 5 north to the Twin Cities Road exit. Go east on Twin Cities Road about 1 mile and turn right on Franklin Blvd. Continue about a mile or so to the visitor center (facilities available). Look for the group in the parking lot or on the boardwalk.Directions: Take I-580 east to I-205 east to I-5. Take I- 5 north to the Twin Cities Road exit. Go east on Twin Cities Road about 1 mile and turn right on Franklin Blvd. Continue about a mile or so to the visitor center (facilities available). Look for the group in the parking lot or on the boardwalk.

Note: CDFW requires you to carry a Lands Pass at Woodbridge. For general information on Lands Passes go to https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/lands-pass. 

To purchase a Lands Pass to print at home go to: https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales. You can purchase a day pass and print it online for $4.89