Wheeler National Sandhill Cranes
p.1 #1Wheeler National Sandhill Cranes
I rarely post here, and haven't actually posted on FM for a bit. I visited Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge for the first time. I can see myself spending more time here as the variety of birds and wildlife is fantastic. There were several Whopping Cranes present. but too far off for me to really capture.
Jan 16, 2026 at 02:41 PM
p.1 #2Wheeler National Sandhill Cranes
Nice images of the Sandhill Cranes. The densities remind me of Bosque.
Morris
Morris
Jan 16, 2026 at 02:46 PM
p.1 #3Wheeler National Sandhill Cranes
Hello and welcome back Michael
I would say you found a great place to hang out!! Lovely images
hope to see you more from you soon
Karl
I would say you found a great place to hang out!! Lovely images
hope to see you more from you soon
Karl
Jan 16, 2026 at 02:51 PM
p.1 #4Wheeler National Sandhill Cranes
morris wrote:
Nice images of the Sandhill Cranes. The densities remind me of Bosque.
Morris
Thanks Morris. I think the count that day was around 20,000 Sandhills. I actually almost didn't post the field shot because I thought it looks too lightly populated.
Nice images of the Sandhill Cranes. The densities remind me of Bosque.
Morris
Thanks Morris. I think the count that day was around 20,000 Sandhills. I actually almost didn't post the field shot because I thought it looks too lightly populated.
Jan 16, 2026 at 06:28 PM
p.1 #5Wheeler National Sandhill Cranes
Karl Witt wrote:
Hello and welcome back Michael
I would say you found a great place to hang out!! Lovely images
hope to see you more from you soon
Karl
Thanks Karl! I hope to get around here more often. Life has just found a way of changing directions while I was making other plans.
Hello and welcome back Michael
I would say you found a great place to hang out!! Lovely images
hope to see you more from you soon
Karl
Thanks Karl! I hope to get around here more often. Life has just found a way of changing directions while I was making other plans.
Jan 16, 2026 at 06:30 PM
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p.1 #7Wheeler National Sandhill Cranes
Beautiful photos Michael! I was stationed at nearby Redstone Arsenal back in the '80's and had some great times exploring the refuge.
Jan 16, 2026 at 09:45 PM
p.1 #8Wheeler National Sandhill Cranes
jcw1982 wrote:
Beautiful photos Michael! I was stationed at nearby Redstone Arsenal back in the '80's and had some great times exploring the refuge.
I’m glad I finally got there. I plan to visit throughout the year and learn more about it. It’s less than 2 hours from me.
Beautiful photos Michael! I was stationed at nearby Redstone Arsenal back in the '80's and had some great times exploring the refuge.
I’m glad I finally got there. I plan to visit throughout the year and learn more about it. It’s less than 2 hours from me.
Jan 17, 2026 at 10:23 AM
p.1 #9Wheeler National Sandhill Cranes
nice set of pictures, michael. it looks like wheeler national wildlife refuge is going to be a place you visit often. i live in northwest indiana about 30 miles south of lake michigan. there are thousands of sandhill cranes that winter here. at wheeler refuge you do have alot more open water than we have up here. you should have a good assortment of other birds as well as milder winter temps. enjoy it as often as you can. thanks for sharing.
Jan 27, 2026 at 06:47 AM