You’ll most likely hear these cranes before you see them, which makes the annual migration a truly magical spring spectacle. The great Sandhill Crane migration is now underway!
Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just discovering this magical migration, now is the perfect time to grab your binoculars and head outdoors as Indiana’s wetlands, lakes, and open skies are alive with the sights and sounds of these graceful birds.
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Did you know: Sandhill Cranes mate for life and stay with their partner year-round?
The first signs of spring have arrived in the Hoosier State! Have you noticed? Drive-in diners, like the Simonton Lake Drive-In in Elkhart, are getting ready to open for the season, clocks will soon “spring forward,” and the skies above Indiana are alive with the buzz and chirps of returning birds.
Not only is this prime time to spot Bald Eagles in Indiana as they make their way to their breeding grounds in Michigan and Canada, but tens of thousands of Sandhill Cranes are headed our way! A recent social media post from Indiana Weather Online states,…