See Sandhill Crane Migration

One of nature's most impressive avian migrations takes place in the plains of Nebraska. Each March and the first week or so of April, thousands and thousands of sandhill cranes stop in the cornfields for a bit of rest and to gorge themselves on leftover corn kernels. The best place to see this spectacle is in the area east and west of Kearney. As you drive along Interstate 80, keep a close eye out for tall, gangly birds standing in farmers' fields, or circling above looking for places to land. They won't be hard to spot, the number of birds is astounding.

It's worth stopping in Kearney to get a local map with the best viewing spots marked. The town and surrounding area have done an excellent job of providing visitors with lookout platforms and highway pull-offs. For a more in-depth experience, travel about 20 minutes from Kearney to the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary.

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Address: 301 Centennial Mall South PO Box 98907 Lincoln, NE 68509-8907
Phone: (402) 471-3796
Website: visitnebraska.com/sandhill-crane-migration