(WJW) – A large bird that was once completely gone from Ohio has been spotted more and more in recent years. Now, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is once again asking volunteers to venture out and help count sandhill crane in certain parts of the Buckeye State.
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According to experts, the tall wading bird is a “seasonal resident” that migrates south for the winter. It’s often recognized by its “rolling bugle call” and “tendency to dance” during the spring mating season.
According to the ODNR, the sandhill crane is considered an endangered species in Ohio. Over the past five years, volunteers have set out to help wildlife officials track its status.
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This year’s count will take place on the morning of Saturday, April 18.
Last year, volunteer reported 428 observations, a a 4% increase compared to 2024. The five counties with the most sandhill cranes reported during the 2025 count were Wayne (101), Lucas (97), Ottawa (59), Geauga (51), and Sandusky (19)…