Sandhill Crane Bicycle Tour

Sandhill Crane Bicycle Tour Explore the annual Spring Migration of the Sandhill Cranes by bicycle near Grand Island, Nebraska.

06/02/2026

Calling all Nebraska craniacs!đŸššđŸ„

If you’ve been following Mike and Andy’s journey and keep asking yourself “Why would anyone want to bike 2,500 miles to save whooping cranes?”, then it’s your lucky day! Mike and Andy will reach the Platte River next week, and invite you to join them at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary and the Crane Trust for a Q&A, bike-along, and barbecue.

10AM: Q&A with Mike and Andy at the Rowe Sanctuary visitor center, facilitated by Grace Carey. Join us to learn more about whooping cranes, their migration, and the experiences Mike and Andy have had on the Whooper Highway! If you are unable to attend in person, this event will be livestreamed on our Instagram page.

11:30AM: 20-mile bike-along with Mike and Andy from Rowe Sanctuary to Crane Trust. Bike with Mike and Andy on a short, two-hour ride. The route will mostly be on gravel roads. Transportation back to Rowe after the ride will not be provided.

6PM: Join us for a barbecue dinner provided by the Crane Trust. We are serving BBQ sandwiches, sides, and dessert. Drinks available for purchase from First Street Brewing Company. Learn about whooping cranes and mingle with Mike and Andy before they continue to pedal north!

Head to the link in our bio to learn more and register. Registration is preferred, but not required. We can’t wait to see you!

05/14/2026
04/03/2026
03/31/2026

Each year, our Science Team surveys the 80-mile stretch of the Central Platte River Valley in Nebraska to track the great Sandhill Crane migration.

This week’s count? 60,800 ± 12,500 cranes, a dramatic drop from last week’s numbers.

Warm temperatures and steady southerly winds created ideal migration conditions, accelerating movement out of the valley. Dry conditions, low river levels, and early warmth are all playing a role in what we’re seeing.

Curious where the cranes are and how this compares to past years?
Read Bethany’s full update with the link below.
https://www.cranetrust.org/week-7-of-spring-crane-migration/

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