This boldly colored species boldly returns to Michigan in mid- to late February. By mid-March red-winged blackbirds can be ...

Many sandhill cranes are migrating north and now is a perfect time to get outside and view these magnificent birds.

THE ART OF CRANES — Just in time for sandhill crane season, Carol Hines will open her newest show, “Cranes and Other Cool Birds” at her Wildflower Gallery at 108-110 W. Ninth St. in Wood River.

Historically, sandhill cranes migrate from winter nesting places as far south as Florida to Michigan in February ... said he picked up more than 30 sandhill crane carcasses from the lake when ...