Sandhill cranes return to Central Valley as Lodi celebrates annual festival

Thousands of sandhill cranes have returned to California's Central Valley for their annual migration, drawing bird enthusiasts to the Lodi area. The Woodbridge Ecological Reserve provides a protected habitat for the birds, which are expected to remain through February. The annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival is currently underway, offering public viewing opportunities and educational events. CBS Sacramento highlights the grace of these birds and the efforts of local docents to support their conservation.