Birding Lodi Lake & Woodbridge Reserve

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 wbesite for an annual Lands Pass.)

Dress in layers. Bring water, snacks and lunch if so choose.

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.

E levation change: N/A

Leader: Mona Lange 510-414-2959

Meet: Lodi Lake parking lot (1101 W. Turner Rd). Bring cash to pay the parking fee of $10/car or $6/car for seniors. Exact change required. There's a bathroom at the parking lot.

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. Rain cancels.

(Photo of Great Blue Heron by Maren Smith)