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Annual Fall Migration Of Sandhill Cranes

Last updated on Thursday, October 8, 2015

(JASPER-PULASKI FWA) - If you have never seen the annual fall migration of sandhill cranes through Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area, this is a must see.

Thousands of cranes have begun to fly in, feed, socialize and ultimately, fly out for the winter.

On Oct. 6 there were more than 3,400 cranes that had landed and thousands more will pass through before mid-December.

At sunrise gigantic flocks rise and fly out of roosting marshes to Goose Pasture.

The cranes socialize in the pasture for awhile before flying out to feed in surrounding private land (agricultural fields).

Beginning about one hour before sunset, flocks of cranes kite into Goose Pasture from all directions. They gab and socialize again before returning to roosting marshes at dusk.

The crane spectacle is best seen at the Goose Pasture Viewing Area. Roosting marshes are closed to the public. During the day, cranes can be spotted feeding and dancing in nearby harvested farm fields.

Find out more and subscribe to be notified when the crane count is updated at http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3109.htm. -- at Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area.

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