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| Event: | Sandhill Cranes |
| Organization: | Sacramento Audubon |
| Location: | Sandhill Cranes and Other Wintering Birds of the Sacramento Valley |
| Date/Time: | Sunday, February 7, 2 pm till dark |
| Description: |
If you haven’t been on one of these crane trips, make sure to join Mike for this one. The cranes will be leaving us soon for their nesting areas, which range from relatively close, like Sierra Valley, to as far away as Siberia. Meet at the Cosumnes River Preserve Visitor Center parking lot at 2 p.m. for a short introduction to crane behavior and biology by Paul Tebbel, then stroll the boardwalk in the Lost Slough Wetlands, enjoying views of the cranes, wintering waterfowl and shorebirds. Afterwards, we’ll drive along Desmond Road and possibly to Staten Island, to see flocks of cranes fly in to roost for the night. Dress for changeable weather; bring binoculars, scopes and FRS radios if you have them. From Sacramento, take I-5 south to Twin Cities Road; go left (east) to the stop sign at Franklin Blvd.; turn right (south) on Franklin and, driving through the Preserve, watch for the Visitor Center parking lot on your left. Further directions and maps are available at www.cosumnes.org. This is a great trip for beginners. |
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| Cost: | None |
| Contact/Leader: | Coordinator: Mike Savino, 916-446-1392 |
| Notice: | Since we often post events far in advance, please be sure to check the web link provided or call the contact before you go to ensure that there have not been schedule changes or cancellations. |
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