Why cranes migrate

During their stop in Nebraska, cranes gain nearly 10 percent of their body weight. There is no question: The arrival of the cranes on the Platte River—and the millions of other migratory birds that visit each spring—is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the continent. Download a pdf brochure with more information. Each spring, something magical happens in the heart of the Great Plains. Audubon's Jennifer Pitt Testifies before U. Senate on Drought and Climate Change Western Water News Audubon is calling for federal leadership and funds to mitigate current disasters and enhance climate resilience in the West.

Balancing birds, water and farms in California's agricultural heartland Climate Change Climate change is endangering vital wetlands in "America's Salad Bowl". Sandhill Crane Across Audubon. More Conservation Projects. Explore Similar Birds. The Bird Guide Adopt a Bird. Great Blue Heron Latin: Ardea herodias. Whooping Crane Latin: Grus americana. These birds need your help. Get Audubon in Your Inbox Let us send you the latest in bird and conservation news.

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Join Today. Spread the word. Stay abreast of Audubon Our email newsletter shares the latest programs and initiatives. Within the last few decades, Sandhill Cranes have greatly expanded their nesting range and numbers in the upper Midwest, a population that migrates southeastward toward Florida for the winter.

Most populations now stable or increasing, but still vulnerable to loss of habitat. Degradation of habitat at major stopover points for migrants could have serious impact on species. Localized races in Mississippi and Cuba are endangered. On the return trip from the wintering grounds on the way to the breeding grounds similar migration routes are often used.

In many parts of Germany transit in autumn can be especially observed in the months of October and November and in spring in February and March. The so-called mass migration days often take place on a few days with optimal weather conditions.

High pressure weather conditions and backwind support these mass migration days. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium quis, sem. Nulla consequat massa quis enim. Donec pede justo, fringilla vel, aliquet nec, vulputate eget, arcu. Language DE EN. Kraniche en Crane info General information Migration. Migration of cranes in Europe Cranes that breed in Europe use different migration routes on their way to the wintering grounds depending on the location of their breeding area.

Migration routes over Germany Solely birds from the western European flyway migrate over Germany. Contact Impressum Datenschutz.