Sandhill Cranes are a most ancient of bird with a fossil record dating back over 2 million years ago. They are also the most abundant of the 15 species of cranes in the world. Every spring over 500,000 Sandhills use an 80 mile stretch of the Platte River as a rest stop on their migration north to the arctic. The river is the important fueling stop for the migrating cranes of the Central Flyway. The river is broad and shallow with many sandbars that the cranes roost on during night.
Pathway of an Ancient Bird
Pathway of an Ancient Bird
Pathway of an Ancient Bird
Sandhill Cranes are a most ancient of bird with a fossil record dating back over 2 million years ago. They are also the most abundant of the 15 species of cranes in the world. Every spring over 500,000 Sandhills use an 80 mile stretch of the Platte River as a rest stop on their migration north to the arctic. The river is the important fueling stop for the migrating cranes of the Central Flyway. The river is broad and shallow with many sandbars that the cranes roost on during night.