Northwoods Almanac

Midwest Sandhill Crane Count The annual Midwest sandhill crane count took place on Saturday, April 15, the last day of our week of other-worldly hot, sunny days before we got another foot of snow. Mary and I have paddled a section of the Manitowish River for three decades counting cranes every April, and this had to be the warmest, calmest morning of any crane count we’ve ever experienced — 42° and no wind. Heaven.

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• By John Bates-
• April 27, 2023