Saturday, November 21, 3:00-5:30pm, Sandhill Cranes – Schoolcraft Area

Leaders: Kent Martin (256) 751-3358, Susan Creager (269) 716-7988

In recent years, the gathering of Sandhill Cranes around Schoolcraft has become quite a spectacle, fueled by grain crops in the farm fields and desirable roosting areas. Watch and listen to them as they gather to roost around sunset. Courtship displays are common, and the calling of thousands of cranes can be breathtaking. No major hiking will be required – we will bird from our vehicles, stopping occasionally for viewing. Spotting scopes could be useful.

Meet at the Park ‘n Ride lot on Angling Road off of Centre Avenue, next to highway US-131 at 3:30 to caravan. If you like, join us afterward at Latitude 42 Brewing Company, 7842 Portage Road, Portage, for refreshments.

This event was submitted to our community calendar page by an outside organizer and is not a Michigan Audubon event. If you have questions, please reach out to the event organizers or the contact information provided in the event description.