Thousands of sandhill cranes migrate across the West every year, but in a long drought, some are plotting new routes.

Kearney, Nebraska, is the sandhill crane capital of the world. This is because every year, more than half a million sandhill cranes visit the Platte River Valley on their way to Canada and Alaska.

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico is one of the most spectacular birdwatching destinations in North America. Each year, thousands of sandhill cranes gather in its wetlands, ...

There’s more to bird migration patterns than meets the eye. Learn when and how birds migrate and discover which species makes ...

File under things you’ll only see in Florida—a bird escorting an alligator off the golf course like a bouncer removing a drunk menace from a bar. Now that’s worth the price of admission. The video ...

Discover spring bird migration hotspots across the U.S.—from warbler-filled boardwalks to crane-packed rivers, perfect for ...

Looking for a spring nature escape? These Ohio wildlife areas are worth visiting for amazing views and peaceful walks.

Nebraska scenic drives reveal river bluffs, open prairie, and wide skies that show the state at its quiet, beautiful best.

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) — A sandhill crane was caught on camera confronting an alligator at a Winter Haven golf course. News Channel 8 viewer Terri Wilson captured the confrontation on camera at the ...

WINTHROP, Wash. — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced a seasonal closure at the Big Valley Unit of the Methow Wildlife Area after a pair of sandhill cranes returned to nest there ...