all these wonders by the master's hand . . .
It's that time of the year when we in the east-central part of Nebraska get our signal that Spring is near.
It's Sandhill's crane time. The annual migration runs between Grand Island and Kearney approximately. I had the good fortune of driving out to Kearney this morning and as I approached Grand Island heading west on I-80, the sun was just rising and I got my first glimpse of the cranes. It wasn't long before the air was alive with swarms of v-formations moving across the sky.
The Sandhill's crane is in itself, not the most attractive bird one can view. It's grey body sits on these two really long, spindly legs. But once in the air, the beauty is soon on display.
For those unfamiliar with the migration and the awe inspiring multitudes involved, I found two videos that will give you some idea. It's still not like being there but you'll get the picture.
The first is produced Curt Carlson and is centered around the Rowe Sanctuary near Kearney where folks can go out in blinds and watch these creatures. I would suggest that you take particular note from the 2:00 mark on.
The second is a video that I found on You Tube and was shot by visitors to the Rowe Sanctuary. Now, folks, you really, really need to see this one as it shows what occurs each morning when the cranes lift off.
. . . laced with many rivers and the fields of sand, all these wonders by the master's hand, beautiful Nebraska land . . .
