Articles for tag: avian ecology, bird migration, conservation efforts, Midwest ecosystems, migratory birds, nature tourism, Nebraska wildlife, Platte River, sandhill cranes, wildlife spectacle

Nebraska’s Crane Sky River Peaks

Every March, the skies above Nebraska transform into something magical. Picture this: approximately 500,000 sandhill cranes descending upon the Platte River valley like gray clouds taking flight. The sight is so breathtaking that many visitors describe it as life-changing. This ancient migration has been happening for thousands of years, yet it still captures hearts and ...