You may see sandhill cranes flying around Michigan communities this spring, as they're back for the 2026 season. The gray and red, long-legged birds, which can be up to 4 feet tall, typically reside ...

Michigan's largest birds are preparing to head south for the winter, but before they go, they're gathering in fields and marshes across the state. In celebration of the annual gathering and migration, ...

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — On Saturday, amateur and advanced birders alike will join Seth Chapman, a Kalamazoo-area birder, for a trip to Grassy Lake to witness the beginning of sandhill crane ...

Birdwatchers have a rare chance to witness thousands of the towering birds gather in wetlands and fields of the Platte River Valley. Sandhill Cranes take flight at sunrise. The early spring gathering ...

for the spring and summer seasons, typically returning in late February or March, according to the Michigan State University Extension. If you see them in your neighborhood, remember not to get too ...