Sandhill Cranes 2010

Sandhill Cranes 2010
These large cranes are found during the winter months in the Sulphur Springs Valley area of Southeastern Arizona. They begin to arrive on their migration as early as September and may stay as late as March. Most of the cranes are in the area from November through February. 2010 was a record year! We have been making annual treks to the area the last few years and always have a good time exploring. The cranes are incredible to watch, though I hear some of the locals are less than pleased with the noise they make and all of us visitors cluttering up the area. You just never know what kind of reaction you might get.

For more info check out the following links:

http://www.azstarnet.com/news/local/article_4af39663-c983-57dc-9f40-d5dd7de21a67.html

http://www.wingsoverwillcox.com/

http://www.discoverseaz.com/Wildlife/Sandhill.html

http://pearcesunsiteschamber.org/portal/AbouttheArea/SandHillCranesandBirding/tabid/68/Default.aspx

http://www.wingsoverwillcox.com/images/PDF/Watching_Sandhill_Cranes.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandhill_Crane

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Sandhill_Crane/lifehistory