Bird Watching at 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 $5.40 per day. An annual Lands Pass is $30.50)

Dress in layers. Bring water, snacks, and lunch if you 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.

Elevation change: N/A