Crane Meadows is one of the best places in the world to experience prairie
wildlife, especially during spring migration. Crane Meadows (a private
membership supported non-profit organization) provides programs and
workshops, lectures and tours throughout the year. The Visitor Center
and
the Gift Shop are open to the public EVERY day from 9-5 with extended
hours (8am to 6pm) in March.
In March and April the Platte River fills with the largest congregation
of
Sandhill Cranes on earth. Expect to see Prairie Dogs, Burrowing Owls,
Prairie Chickens, Sharptail Grouse, bats, butterflies and grassland
songbirds throughout the summer
