See where this species travels throughout the year. Ask the US Congress to support conservation for birds and people. See where the Sandhill Crane travels throughout the hemisphere each year.

This map shows reports of Sandhill Cranes near your location from October 17 to November 16, 2025. Use the search tool to explore sightings in other areas in North America.

Whether stepping singly across a wet meadow or filling the sky by the hundreds and thousands, Sandhill Cranes have an elegance that draws attention. These tall, gray-bodied, crimson …

Apr 8, 2025 · The oldest Sandhill Crane fossil is about 2.5 million years old. It was found in the Macasphalt Shell Pit in Florida. Sandhill Crane chicks can leave the nest within 8 hours of …

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Full downloads of this data for all regions are available. Trends maps depict the cumulative change in estimated relative abundance over time with circles representing 27km x 27km …

Sep 21, 2025 · Each spring and fall, millions of Sandhill Cranes embark on one of nature's most spectacular journeys: the annual Sandhill Crane Migration. For 2024, this brea...

Feb 12, 2024 · Planning a trip to coincide with peak migration times in these hotspot locations will provide the best chance to observe huge flocks of thousands or even tens of thousands of …

Each crane was fitted with a GPS tracker. This collaborative project has yielded insightful data on migration pathways and habitat use along the Pacific Flyway.

Each spring, sandhill cranes fill North America’s skies, uniting wetlands, wildlife, and people along their ancient migratory paths.