Witnessing the Magic of the Sandhill Crane Migration in Kearney, Nebraska 😍🦆👀
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- Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2024
- Welcome to the Platte River in Kearney, Nebraska, where one of the most spectacular migrations on the planet is taking place. Every year, over half a million sandhill cranes converge on this stretch of river, creating a breathtaking spectacle that draws visitors from around the world.
As the sun sets on the Platte River, the air fills with the sound of thousands of sandhill cranes calling to each other. These birds have flown thousands of miles, from their wintering grounds in Mexico and the southwestern United States, to reach this crucial stopover site. Here, they rest and feed before continuing their journey north to their breeding grounds in Canada and Alaska.
The sandhill crane is a magnificent bird, standing up to four feet tall with a wingspan of over six feet. Their plumage is a mixture of gray, brown, and white, providing the perfect camouflage against the sandy riverbanks. As they forage for food, these birds engage in elaborate courtship displays, leaping into the air and calling out to their mates.
But the sandhill crane migration is not just a spectacle to behold - it is also a vital part of the ecosystem. The cranes play a key role in dispersing seeds and nutrients throughout the landscape, helping to maintain the delicate balance of life in this region.
As the dawn breaks over the Platte River, the sandhill cranes take flight once again, their haunting calls echoing across the water. It is a moment of pure magic, a reminder of the wonders of the natural world and our responsibility to protect it for generations to come.
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Awesome video!! We see the cranes in Florida all the time so it’s cool to see a more in-depth video about them! Also,
STAY WE!RD🙌🏼
Thanks, Chloe! So glad you enjoyed the video. It is amazing how those cranes get around. Will always STAY WE!RD!
What a fantastic video! We love Sandhill Cranes but have certainly never seen that many! They are so loud, we can't imagine hearing that many in one place. What a gorgeous sunrise and you got such great footage. Two bad morning two was a bit of a bust. This is something we need to add to our list.
Thanks you two! You'd like the crane migration. From what we could tell there is plenty of free van parking options.
Very informative, thank you both very much, I’m going to Kearney in a couple weeks, this was very helpful,:-)
That's fantastic to hear! 🌟 You're going to love Kearney, especially during the crane migration season. It's such a breathtaking sight. If you have any more questions or need tips for your trip, feel free to ask. Safe travels and enjoy every moment of your adventure! 😊 Thanks for watching and leaving such a wonderful comment.
The first scene of flocks coming in at sunset was snow geese. Unmistakably.
Beautiful footage of the cranes in the fields.
6:50 is what the cranes sound like. Compare to the snow geese at 2:20
7:29 is overwhelmingly the sound (and sight) of snow geese followed by the sound of cranes at about 7:44
Thank you for providing such great details about what we are hearing! It is much appreciated. Most of all thanks for watching!
Great video, thanks for sharing. This is on my bucket list.
Thanks for watching! It was a great experience. Bucket list worthy for sure! ✅
You two are great! Your video was exactly what I was searching for….a more personal experience. Where did you stay in Kearney?
Hey thanks! Appreciate you. We stayed at the Motel 6. Not fancy but it did the job.
My family is planning to see the cranes. Id love to take my camera, do you think a 250mm lens is big enough to get good shots?
Thank you for the great video on what to expect!
A 250 mm should be good enough. The biggest zoom lens we have is 200 mm, and I am happy with what we shot. All depends on what type of shots you are after, really. Thanks for watching and we are glad it was helpful.
I live in Oklahoma and drive up to see this. Maybe slightly better is viewing bats that exit Bracken Cave near San Antonio. Both are worth doing, just a lil FYI
Thanks for the reminder about the bats. Joyce has experienced that but it was over 20 years ago. Any tips for what to see or do in Oklahoma?
Skip the “music”. I want to hear the cranes
Hey, thanks for reaching out! We totally agree, the sounds of the cranes are really special. Good news - we've included several minutes of just their natural calls in the video starting around the 06:30 mark. The music is there to mix things up a bit, but we've made sure to let those amazing crane sounds shine through too. Hope you enjoy those moments as much as we do! 🦢🎧
actually I thought the music was amazing. A deeply rich melody from somewhere other than my home.