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Milder winter weather keeping Sandhill cranes – and millions of dollars – in Nebraska longer

Sandhill cranes are settling in for their six-week stay on the Platte River Valley.

Mid-March is typically considered “peak migration” for crane enthusiasts, but that peak covers the entire Platte River Valley.

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https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/milder-winter-weather-keeping-sandhill-cranes-and-million-of-dollars-in-nebraska-longer/

Milder winter weather keeping Sandhill cranes – and millions of dollars – in Nebraska longer

In 2025, nearly 35,000 visitors came to central Nebraska during crane migration season, bringing $28 million in economic impact along with them. While mid-March is the peak of tourism, a crane biologist said any time during migration is a good time to go crane watching.

Nebraska Public Media

Carrie BK 5d ago

Sandhill Cranes

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Peggy Mar 14

Heard the Sandhill Crane calling for it's mate. All by itself. It would have come into our yard for seed if these dunderhead ducks weren't already there. The boys are still causing trouble. #sandhillcrane #ducks #wildlife

srlee Mar 9

“Walking in the Field”
A sandhill crane near Wellington, Colorado, feeding in a field after a snowstorm last week.
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srlee Mar 7

“Fields of Gold”
A flock of sandhill cranes pick their way through a field yesterday in northern Colorado after a nice snowstorm.
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srlee Mar 7

“Feeding”
Sandhill cranes feeding this morning in a field after a nice snowstorm in northern Colorado.
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