Michigan: sandhill crane viewing

Sandhill crane migration is at its peak late October through late November, which means now is your chance to see enormous flocks of up to tens of thousands of cranes as they migrate south to their wintering grounds.

The best time of day to view sandhill cranes is before 10 a.m. and after 2 p.m. as they gather to roost in marshes or agricultural fields.

The best places to view sandhill cranes in Michigan ?

Sandhill crane finder, based on the latest eBird data ?

Did you know …

… that sandhill cranes are the most commonly spotted crane by birding enthusiasts? That wasn’t always the case!

Check out the webinar “The Sandhill Crane: A Conservation Success Story” to learn more about how this dinosaur-like bird is thriving.