This is one of the most accessible areas to observe large numbers of Sandhill Cranes. From October to March, many fields in this area are flooded and filled with Sandhill Cranes, wintering shorebirds, and waterfowl.
Staten Island
Staten Island is an excellent site for viewing large numbers of Sandhill Cranes, geese, Tundra Swans, other waterfowl, and shorebirds.
Woodbridge Wilderness Area (formerly Woodbridge Regional Park)
During summer months, you may find Swainson's Hawk, Western Wood Pewee, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Black-headed Grosbeak, Lazuli Bunting and Bullock's Oriole. Birding this area in winter may turn up Red-breasted Sapsucker, Hutton's Vireo, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Winter Wren, and Golden-crowned Kinglet.
Lodi Lake
Lodi Lake Park is truly one of the premier birding areas in San Joaquin County. This reputation is well deserved as over 200 species (over 50% of the county's total bird list) have been observed within the boundaries of this 125-acre jewel along the Mokelumne River in north Lodi.