Woodbridge Ecological Reserve — A Freshwater Marsh Refuge

Contact Information

Address: 11154 W Woodbridge Rd, Lodi, CA 95242-
Phone: (209) 234-3435
Location: Lodi, California, USA

Overview

California's Department of Fish & Wildlife works to maintain ecological reserves and marine protected areas that conserve distinctive, fragile habitats. These protected areas can help safeguard and restore rare and threatened native species.

California’s greater sandhill crane population declined until it was listed as a threatened species in 1983. Within the Stockton delta wetlands, the 353-acre Woodbridge Ecological Reserve forms part of the largest area of freshwater marsh wintering habitat in the state. The wetlands support sandhill cranes as well as many other waterfowl species.

During fall and winter, the reserve serves as seasonal habitat for sandhill cranes, Canada geese, snow geese, tundra swans, and numerous other birds. Birds that live in the area include red-wing blackbirds, black-shouldered kite, American kestrel, ring-necked pheasant, meadowlarks, and other small songbirds.

For detailed information about a self-guided tour, visit the Woodbridge Ecological Website.

Directions

From Sacramento/North

Travel south on Interstate 5 and exit at Peltier Road. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left toward Thornton Road, then turn right onto Thornton Road. Continue until the stop sign at Woodbridge Road. Turn right and proceed west for approximately 2 miles. The reserve’s turnout and lookout point will be on the left side of Woodbridge Road.

From Stockton/South

Take Interstate 5 north to Turner Road. At the bottom of the exit, turn right toward Thornton Road, then turn left onto Thornton Road. Follow Thornton Road to the stop sign at Woodbridge Road. Turn left and continue west for approximately 2 miles to the reserve’s turnout and lookout point on the left side of Woodbridge Road.

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