TOUR #926 – Sandhill Crane Behavior and Crane Fly-In with Paul Tebbel
Friday, November 6, 2026 · 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM PST
Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St a, Lodi · Lodi, CA
About this event
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. LANDS PASS This is a roving tour, and destinations may vary at the direction of the tour guide. If the tour enters CDFW property, participants age 16 and older must carry a current CDFW Lands Pass or a valid California hunting or fishing license in their own name. For Lands Pass information, visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Lands Pass page . See the Tour FAQ page for additional details. NOTES/INSTRUCTIONS NEW TOUR. This tour begins and ends at Hutchins Street Square (125 S. Hutchins Street) in Lodi, California. Check in at the tour registration area at Hutchins Street Square at least 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Event details
- Date and time
- Friday, November 6, 2026 · 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM PST
- Venue
- Hutchins Street Square, 125 S Hutchins St a, Lodi · Lodi, CA
- Category
- Sports
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 3, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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