PLACES TO STAY
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near Bosque del Apache NWR near Socorro, NM, has large Sandhill Crane flocks overwintering from November to February, USA
Bosque del Apache NWR near Socorro, NM, has large Sandhill Crane flocks overwintering from November to February, 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
33.8000°N, 106.9000°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