Sandhill Cranes Migration Nebraska
p.1 #1Sandhill Cranes Migration Nebraska
I recently visited Nebraska to photograph the migration of the sandhill cranes. This is one of the largest migrations on the planet and is a real spectacle of nature. While I was there, approximately 450,000 cranes were in the area. Here are a dozen photographs that I captured during my time along the Platte River:
1- I witnessed this spectacular sunset during my first night on the river.
2- The sandhill cranes can often be observed "dancing".
3- In the morning the cranes leave the river and fly to the cornfields to feed.
4- Cranes in the cornfield
5- I very much enjoyed viewing the flying formations
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7- I was fortunate to be there with some interesting cloud formations and colors to serve as an interesting background.
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12- This was one of the more spectacular sunsets I've ever witnessed. The colorful light wrapped itself around the various sandbars in the Platte River. In the interest is full disclosure, I captured a photograph of the cranes and the landscape separately--this is a composite picture.
I know the EXIF information isn't appearing the way it should. I used the same camera (Nikon Z9) and lens (Nikon 400 2.8 TC) for all of these pictures.
Thanks for looking...
Glenn
1- I witnessed this spectacular sunset during my first night on the river.
2- The sandhill cranes can often be observed "dancing".
3- In the morning the cranes leave the river and fly to the cornfields to feed.
4- Cranes in the cornfield
5- I very much enjoyed viewing the flying formations
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7- I was fortunate to be there with some interesting cloud formations and colors to serve as an interesting background.
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12- This was one of the more spectacular sunsets I've ever witnessed. The colorful light wrapped itself around the various sandbars in the Platte River. In the interest is full disclosure, I captured a photograph of the cranes and the landscape separately--this is a composite picture.
I know the EXIF information isn't appearing the way it should. I used the same camera (Nikon Z9) and lens (Nikon 400 2.8 TC) for all of these pictures.
Thanks for looking...
Glenn
Apr 07, 2026 at 10:13 AM
p.1 #3Sandhill Cranes Migration Nebraska
louie champan wrote:
Incredible images Glenn!
Thanks Louie...that means a lot coming from such an accomplished bird photographer!
Glenn
Incredible images Glenn!
Thanks Louie...that means a lot coming from such an accomplished bird photographer!
Glenn
Apr 07, 2026 at 11:49 AM
p.1 #4Sandhill Cranes Migration Nebraska
Lovely set Glenn. The first two and last two are my picks.
Morris
Morris
Apr 07, 2026 at 02:20 PM
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morris wrote:
Lovely set Glenn. The first two and last two are my picks.
Morris
Thanks Morris...I hope all is well.
Glenn
Lovely set Glenn. The first two and last two are my picks.
Morris
Thanks Morris...I hope all is well.
Glenn
Apr 07, 2026 at 07:23 PM
p.1 #6Sandhill Cranes Migration Nebraska
Congrats ,some very nice images.Well done !
John
John
Apr 07, 2026 at 08:39 PM
p.1 #7Sandhill Cranes Migration Nebraska
really amazing set of pictures of a beautiful bird. there are sandhills that come through northwest indiana and some stay all winter, but no where close to the numbers that you saw. the sunrise/sunset pics were fantastic. thanks for sharing.
Apr 07, 2026 at 10:11 PM
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johnohio wrote:
Congrats ,some very nice images.Well done !
John
Thanks John
Glenn
Congrats ,some very nice images.Well done !
John
Thanks John
Glenn
Apr 08, 2026 at 02:46 AM
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volhoosier wrote:
really amazing set of pictures of a beautiful bird. there are sandhills that come through northwest indiana and some stay all winter, but no where close to the numbers that you saw. the sunrise/sunset pics were fantastic. thanks for sharing.
Thank you…I live in northeast Illinois—so close enough to maybe see some sandhill cranes next year.
Glenn
Apr 08, 2026 at 02:48 AM
p.1 #10Sandhill Cranes Migration Nebraska
Well played, Glenn, I like the mix between individuals and flocks.
Douglas
Douglas
Apr 08, 2026 at 07:01 AM
p.1 #11Sandhill Cranes Migration Nebraska
Having been there for the migration myself, 9 captures the beauty and chaos of the place for me. Not quite the chaos of 10, but the sky makes it shine.
Apr 08, 2026 at 07:10 AM
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douter wrote:
Well played, Glenn, I like the mix between individuals and flocks.
Douglas
Thanks Douglas...I went to Nebraska with close ups in mind and then quickly realized that much of the story there is about the great number of birds.
Glenn
Well played, Glenn, I like the mix between individuals and flocks.
Douglas
Thanks Douglas...I went to Nebraska with close ups in mind and then quickly realized that much of the story there is about the great number of birds.
Glenn
Apr 08, 2026 at 09:26 AM
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chuck4242 wrote:
Having been there for the migration myself, 9 captures the beauty and chaos of the place for me. Not quite the chaos of 10, but the sky makes it shine.
Thanks Chuck...the sky was incredible on my last night (and last 30 minutes or so) of my trip. I captured many images of the cranes against the sky. I wish #10 had the same sky as #9.
Glenn
Having been there for the migration myself, 9 captures the beauty and chaos of the place for me. Not quite the chaos of 10, but the sky makes it shine.
Thanks Chuck...the sky was incredible on my last night (and last 30 minutes or so) of my trip. I captured many images of the cranes against the sky. I wish #10 had the same sky as #9.
Glenn
Apr 08, 2026 at 09:27 AM
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gnagel wrote:
Thanks Chuck...the sky was incredible on my last night (and last 30 minutes or so) of my trip. I captured many images of the cranes against the sky. I wish #10 had the same sky as #9.
Glenn
Agreed. 10 would have been magic with 9's sky!
chuck4242 wrote
Having been there for the migration myself, 9 captures the beauty and chaos of the place for me. Not quite the chaos of 10, but the sky makes it shine.Glenn
Agreed. 10 would have been magic with 9's sky!
Apr 08, 2026 at 10:28 AM