PLACES TO STAY
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near Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area near Medaryville, IN, hosts Sandhill Crane migration in October and November, USA
Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area near Medaryville, IN, hosts Sandhill Crane migration in October and November, USA is a top spot to see Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Spring migration. The Platte River in Nebraska hosts 500,000+ Sandhill Cranes in February and March — one of the greatest wildlife spectacles in North America.
SIGHTING TIP
Late February to early April along the Platte River near Kearney, NE; dawn and dusk roost flights are spectacular; guided blind tours available.
Coordinates
41.1000°N, 87.0000°W
HABITAT
Breeds in wetland meadows and tundra; uses agricultural fields and prairie during migration; overwinters in Texas and Mexico
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
