2000 Sandhill Crane Migration Update

Crane Staging Area in Platte Valley

2000 Update

Early January

Very Pleasant weather continues in the central Platte region. Cranes are not expected until early February

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Mid March

Moderating temperatures and strong southerly breezes have brought thousands of cranes into the Big Bend Region. Viewers can see large concentrations of cranes between Kearney and Grand Island.

Crane Viewing Protocol


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