TOUR #926 – Sandhill Crane Behavior and Crane Fly-In with Paul Tebbel

TOUR DESCRIPTION

Join Sandhill Crane behavior expert, Paul Tebbel, on a bus ride around the Delta to see cranes feeding in the fields. Possible stops include Woodbridge Road and the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve. This roving tour will eventually end up at the Cosumnes River Preserve or other location to watch for the evening fly-in. If you are looking to increase your knowledge about Sandhill Cranes, in a small group setting with the opportunity to ask questions, this tour is for you.

Paul Tebbel, has spent over 45 years watching, researching, and learning about cranes. He studied Sandhill Cranes as an undergraduate in Michigan and researched Sandhill Cranes in central Ontario for his Masters’ Thesis. Paul managed National Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary on the Platte River in Nebraska from 1995-2006. A familiar presence at the Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival, Paul has also led field trips and given presentations throughout the western United States, including New Mexico’s Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache NWR.

TRANSPORTATION

Charter Bus

WALKING DISTANCE & TERRAIN

This tour is conducted aboard a small bus with multiple stops throughout the route. Participants must be able to board and exit the bus several times during the tour by climbing several steps. Walking is minimal and limited to short distances over possibly uneven dirt and gravel surfaces at each stop. You may also need to stand for extended periods.

LAND PASS

Possible

NOTES/INSTRUCTIONS

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