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Incredible photos show hundreds of sandhill cranes migrating south

Tens of thousands of sandhill cranes have passed through and some continue to arrive at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge during their annual fall migration south. As of Tuesday, Nov. 8, a record 29,256 cranes were recorded staging on the refuge, more than double the previous record of 14,578 birds from 2019.

By David Joles

November 16, 2022 at 10:08PM
A bald eagle lands on a dead bird as sandhill cranes stage in Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 in Princeton, Minn. Tens of thousands of sandhill cranes have passed through and some continue to arrive at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge during their annual fall migration south. As of Tuesday, Nov. 8, a record 29,256 cranes were recorded staging on the refuge, more than double the previous record of 14,578 birds from 2019. With snow here and frigid temps arriving soon, many of the birds may be leaving the area soon.
Sandhill cranes leave Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, some to continue migration, others to feed in nearby fields, after roosting Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 in Princeton, Minn.
Sandhill cranes leave Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, some to continue migration, others to feed in nearby fields.
Sandhill cranes leave Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, some to continue migration, others to feed in nearby fields.
Sandhill cranes stage in Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.
Sandhill cranes leave Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, some to continue migration, others to feed in nearby fields, after roosting.
Sandhill cranes leave Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, some to continue migration, others to feed in nearby fields, after roosting.
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A bald eagle lands on a dead bird as sandhill cranes stage in Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022 in Princeton, Minn. Tens of thousands of sandhill cranes have passed through and some continue to arrive at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge during their annual fall migration south. As of Tuesday, Nov. 8, a record 29,256 cranes were recorded staging on the refuge, more than double the previous record of 14,578 birds from 2019. With snow here and frigid temps arriving soon, many of the birds may be leaving the area soon. (David Joles, Star Tribune/guest)
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