Dancing Crane Writing Center in Crane Country

12/03/2024

10/21/2024

Woman of the Hour was inspired by a real-life serial killer who appeared on The Dating Game in the 1970s. Anna Kendrick directed and stars in the new Netflix film.

09/21/2024

04/23/2024

Deadline: April 28, 2024

04/18/2024

Outdoor activities abound in Kearney, NE, from numerous parks and miles of trails to lakes, pools and athletic fields.

03/29/2024

This incredible natural spectacle is a must-see. Witness more than 80% of the world's sandhill crane population stopping over in Nebraska every year.

03/06/2024

The yurt has openings April 7-11. Book now before they’re gone.

Dancing Crane Yurt 20 Minutes from Kearney

03/01/2024

Cranes are wary birds that flush when approached. Approaching birds that are roosting on the river should never be done. This will stress the birds and even cause collisions with unseen obstacles, such as power lines. The best way to observe birds on the roost is from established viewing sites that are found throughout the area.

Read more about crane viewing etiquette in the link below.
https://visitkearney.org/sandhill-crane-viewing-etiquette/

Sandhill Crane. Photo: Kimerble Stark.

03/01/2024

Leap Day Crane Count!
On Thursday, our team led by Wildlife Biologist Bethany Ostrom, observed an estimated 272,000 (+/- 43,000) Sandhill Cranes. For the third consecutive time, this is the highest weekly count on record! The previous highest February counts were in 2016, another warmer-than-average year.
You might ask... WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR PEAK NUMBERS?
Honestly, we don't know! 😊 https://cranetrust.org/news-events/
Click the link to read Bethany's blog post for insights into past patterns that might help us guess when peak numbers could occur this year.

02/29/2024

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I have openings in April. Capture the experience of a lifetime in this perfect location.

Dancing Crane Yurt 20 Minutes from Kearney

02/16/2024

SO many cranes!
On February 14, our scientists estimated 38,000 (±6,800) Sandhill Cranes. This is the highest count on record for the first week of our aerial surveys!
Each year, the Crane Trust Science Team conducts weekly observation flights over an 80-mile stretch between Chapman and Overton, Nebraska. Check out Bethany's blog post for details, including theories about the large numbers of cranes.
https://cranetrust.org/news-events/

02/12/2024

The Guided Crane Photography Experience provides photographers with the opportunity to capture world-class shots of cranes on the Platte River in a small group setting.

02/12/2024

I have a had some cancellations, so i actually have some dates open during crane season in March. Get them while you can. They won’t last long.

Dancing Crane Yurt 20 Minutes from Kearney

02/02/2024

12/28/2023

Reservations open one week from today! Our online reservation system, which can be accessed on Rowe Sanctuary’s website, will open on Wednesday, January 3, at 9:00 am CST.

Click here for tour options, logistics, planning tips, and more! https://rowe.audubon.org/crane-season