Crane Song

The sun rises across central Nebraska. As another spring day gradually comes to life, hundreds of thousands of temporary residents make their presence known through sound.

Every year some 80 percent of the world's Sandhill cranes make their way through a 75-mile stretch of Nebraska's central Platte River Valley on their spring migration.

"Crane Song" weaves together striking visuals and majestic sounds of the birds' journey with the stories and insights of the individuals who observe these creatures, as well as landowners endeavoring to ensure a habitat that is welcoming to the cranes.

Production of "Crane Song" made possible by the Elizabeth Rubendall Foundation, the Theodore G. Baldwin Foundation, Sandhills Publishing, Chief Industries, Inc. and the Platte River Whooping Crane Maintenance Trust, Inc.

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• birds
• whooping
• sandhill
• cranes
• migration
• nature
• photography
• PBS
• NET
• Nebraska
• Platte
• Lincoln

[lambikins]

I know EXACTLY how that older gentleman feels when he said, "I can hardly wait, each year." I'm the identical way: as a landscaper, it's NOT Spring until I hear the cranes calling as they move up Lake Michigan. Conversely, it's a sign that Winter is almost upon us, when I'm working outside and hear them fly onto their way, down South. Lovely video.

[Inquisitor53]

@RogueWolf711 Please, don't try to express human feelings onto an animal. Yes, they feel but most of what they do is on instinct, not human emotions.

[RogueWolf711]

THE CRANE Behold beauty Within thy eyes The crane now cries It stands alone Is the crane sad It has no home Always to roam In wanderlust No happiness Life is unjust No one to trust Down comes the rain To quench the earth It feels the pain Drives it insane Crane fly away © Copyright 2010 (91155335) (Pathya Vat Format) A poem I wrote after watching this film.

[NewUlmGirl]

Beautiful footage! We have the rare sightings of pairs of sandhills here in IL, and we treasure every moment!

[KittraKittra]

Keep up the good work to preserve this pristine habitat. A national treasure.

Let's hope Chattanooga/SoddyDaisy Tennessee sees the light and soon.

[sprichbeeke]

I saw Sandhill Cranes gathering in Sascatchewan in the Fall....and it is truely one of the great "wondes of the natural world"...A deeply moving and totally unforgettable experience. Thank you for posting this video!!

[NTUMC]

very nice