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ybbor

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5. Was lucky enough to catch their migration a couple years ago

Reply to Bo Zarts (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2026, 04:10 PM

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Driving to Colorado for spring break, and in the middle of Nebraska we came upon hundreds of thousands of them in the sky, and on the ground. Had no idea that would happen. They were like starlings in swarms in the sky. My family and I were in awe. We then came upon the “ Welcome to Kearney, Home of the Sandhill Crane” sign. We were among them for well over an hour on I-80. Incredible!!

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