Mid March and it’s about time to head back to central Nebraska to spend some time with the Sandhill Cranes. Each year is a bit different, well heck, each day can be different. Last year it was 70 degrees one day and a blizzard the next! Hopefully this season will be a bit more stable … Read more
Today’s the day to reserve the photography blinds for the upcoming crane season in Nebraska. The blinds at Rowe Audubon Sanctuary offer unparalleled viewing of the birds on the Platte river. But space can get a bit limited with all the interest. People come from all around the world to see this event, so if … Read more
An early spring morning with the cranes on the Platte river in central Nebraska is always a memorable experience. Fog isn’t uncommon, nor are crimson and pink sunrises and sunsets. And as the cranes begin their day, after a long night on the river, you’ll see them often leaving early, before sunrise, in wave after … Read more
In their grand, morning departure, the sandhill cranes of the Platte, will often leave in waves…sometimes in small groups, like this quartet, and at other times, in large masses of birds. It is a daily ritual that is sure to overload the senses of anyone who has never witnessed it first hand. It’s a spectacle … Read more