MDBA Field Trip -- Lodi Lake
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
Lodi Lake, 1101 W. Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States · Walnut, CA
About this event
We’ll bird first at Lodi Lake and its riparian area alongside the Mokelumne River. Plan to see waterfowl and many bird species including Woodpeckers, White-breasted Nuthatch, Cedar Waxwing, Herons, Warblers and Wood Duck. (We’ve had Varied Thrush in the past but cannot guarantee!) From Lodi Lake we’ll move on to Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, where we’ll see waterfowl and other birds, including hopefully some early-arriving Sandhill Cranes. (The state requires a CDFW Lands Pass at Woodbridge Reserve, with a fee of $10 per car, or $6 for seniors. Or check the CDFW website for the annual Lands Pass.) Dress in layers. Bring water, snacks and lunch if so choose. Rain cancels. Hike Rating: 2 – Easy to moderate loop of 1.5 – 2 miles on level ground with some paved areas. A few very short off-trail lookouts with easy to moderate slope access. There are a few benches to rest on as well. Elevation change: N/A Leader: Mona Lange 510-414-2959 Meet: Lodi Lake parking lot (1101 W. Turner Rd) (bathroom at parking lot). Bring cash to pay the parking fee of $10/car or $6/car for seniors. Exact change required. Directions: Hwy 4 East toward Antioch/Rio Vista. Go over Antioch bridge (toll). At stop light make RIGHT onto Hwy 12 toward Lodi. Stay on 12 East past interstate 5. About 2 miles past I-5 make a LEFT on DeVries Rd (the light after the RR tracks.) Carefully and safely watch for Yellow-billed Magpies in the area. At the second stop sign make a RIGHT onto W. Turner Rd. When in town, stay in the left lane. After crossing the RR tracks start looking for the Lake entrance on your LEFT. (On the other side of the Do Not Enter Sign.) This trip is limited to 12 participants. Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-lodi-lake-woodbridge-reserve-tickets-2001271115780 (Wood Duck photo by Isaac Aronow)
Event details
- Date and time
- Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT
- Venue
- Lodi Lake, 1101 W. Turner Rd, Lodi, CA, 95242, United States · Walnut, CA
- Category
- Outdoors
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 6, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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