In Nocatee, a group of four sandhill cranes has been routinely frequenting the area around Valley Ridge and Nocatee Parkway East, particularly in the grassy medians near the on/off ramps and the center fields in the early mornings at rush hour and early evenings just before sunset.
They also routinely frequent both off-ramps of Nocatee Parkway East to Town Center, and their usual spots where Threatened Species signage is posted, foraging and performing their elaborate dance displays as they enter mating and baby season.
Advocates are asking motorists to drive mindfully and obey posted speed limits and sandhill crane area signage to ensure the safety of these state-designated threatened birds…