a daughters request

[racedraper]

My daughter wants me to take her to see the whooping crane migration in Kearny Nebraska. So I am wondering if maybe we could make it were we could all meet up and have fun. MAybe hold technics classes and pointers . it starts March 9th through april 1st. here is some info on it. http://www.greatriver.com/Nebraska%20Sandhills.htm

just thought we this might be a neat idea and get this started early. what do you folks say?

[mjs1973]

That sounds like a great idea. Kearny is a good day's drive from me but I would be up for it. I have always wanted to photograph the cranes on the Platte. It's still too far away to commit, but something I will keep in mind. I will need a reminder as the time draws closer.

[mn shutterbug]

I just added it to my list of destinations the other day. It's a good 3/4 day drive, but would be so much fun. However, I'm not the type to rent a blind and go with a firm agenda. I prefer to head out and do my own exploring.

BTW Racedraper, have you ever checked this out? http://www.fws.gov/midwest/SquawCreek/ It's not far from you. I've been down there the last 2 years and had a great time. I've gone at the end of Nov. when the snow geese are their by the tens of thousands and the eagles have followed.

[mn shutterbug]

According to a book I just finished, the best time to visit for photos would be in April. They hunt these birds in Texas, where they are coming from and by April, they've settled down some and aren't quite as skittish. They also recommend weekdays, due to their being less people around. The cranes are very wary of people and their vehicles.

[mjs1973]

BUMP

Anyone still thinking about making a trip to the Platte River to photograph the cranes?