Birdwatchers have a rare chance to witness thousands of the towering birds gather in wetlands and fields of the Platte River Valley.

The impressive sandhill crane migration begins in earnest during the month of March, so much so that their calls fill the air to an almost deafening degree. In the Central Flyway, cranes gather in ...

In addition to getting a firsthand look at the sandhill cranes at various blinds, bridges and other viewing spots in Central Nebraska, people also can learn about cranes through educational programs ...

They will continue to move north along the Rocky Mountains.