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Sandhill Cranes Are Expanding Their Range

Sandhill Cranes Are Expanding Their Range

Cranes are now breeding in several parts of New England.

BirdNote Daily

February 9, 20241m 41s

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In some parts of North America, Sandhill Cranes are common as ants at a picnic. In New England, on the other hand, they’ve been almost as rare as pterodactyls — until relatively recently! Birders began reporting cranes scattered throughout the region. When a Sandhill Crane chick hatched in Maine in 2000, it was evident the New England birds were not just strays. Cranes now breed in several parts of New England, especially Massachusetts.

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