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Sandhill Cranes at Cosumnes River Preserve
A truly amazing place to visit!
From Great Egrets to Great Blue Herons. From Shoveler Ducks to Sandhill Cranes, the Cosumnes River Preserve in Galt, California is a great place to go for hikers, photographers and birders alike. I spent the morning exploring the Wetlands and River Walk Trails. It did not disappoint. I spotted three mule deer, a Red-shouldered Hawk, a cottontail rabbit, an American Bittern, a Greater Yellowlegs, dragonflies and a variety of small birds, including an Eastern Towhee and a White-breasted Nuthatch. I also saw a Great Egret catching a crayfish :) The fields are now being filled with fresh water, so more migratory waterfowl should be arriving soon! A sedge of Sandhill Cranes was spotted at dawn last Saturday on Desmond Road.
The Visitor Center
A great place to start. The staff is friendly and informative and the displays on wildlife throughout the center are amazing! Check out the Sandhill Crane display in the lobby to see how big they truly are. It's also a great place to talk with other birders and hikers to keep up with the latest sightings and tips.
Journeys Captured: My Travels at Cosumnes River Preserve
Canada Geese at sunset on Staten Island Road
Staten Island Road in Lodi, CA
See the beauty and intrigue of Staten Island Road in Lodi. A great place to see Sandhill Cranes during the migration season.