Dancing cranes are a wildlife spectacle for the ages

One of the most spectacular bird migration events is the movement of massive flocks of Sandhill Cranes between their wintering and breeding grounds. Indeed this is an event for the ages, as fossilized remains show the Sandhill Crane is one of the oldest bird species. In early spring and late fall, this impressive bird may be randomly observed passing through Teller County. They are most likely to be seen and heard locally from mid-March to mid-April and from early October to mid-November.

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