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Dec 1, 2022
Went on a Sandhill Crane Kayak Tour in November of 2022 of the main navigational channel next to the Hiwassee Island on the Tennessee River. We saw hundreds of migrating White Pelicans and Sandhill C… Full review by Chattanoogaguidedadv
Jan 27, 2022
Well. It is that time of year. Again. The sandhill cranes have arrived in large numbers. An amazing experience. Full review by Rain W
May 22, 2021
It was a little past season for these lovely birds but there were still quite a few present. Their song could be heard as we drove up and then we saw a large group in the field on the right. The pavi… Full review by c27balstro
When is the best time to see the sandhill crains in 2017
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The Hiawassee NWR, National Wildlife Refuge is one of the wintering grounds of the Sandhill Cranes. NOW! While the Annual Festival is in late Jan or early Feb., anytime during …
The Hiawassee NWR, National Wildlife Refuge is one of the wintering grounds of the Sandhill Cranes. NOW! While the Annual Festival is in late Jan or early Feb., anytime during that period is a good time to go. Early morning you may have fog/haze hanging over the river so you need to use some discretion and planning. Check the weather for the Birchwood area. Morning and late afternoon are best as the birds activity level is up because they are feeding. Take a good camera, not just your phone and a pair of binoculars if you have them. Follow the signs back to the viewing area. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy
Trying to decide if we should stop at the Refuge on our way south around the middle of February 2016. Can't seem to find any current information about crane counts at the refuge or best time of day for viewing. Appreciate any information or comments. Thank you.
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Sorry for answering almost a year later but the information is current. Usually around mid-to-late January to early February is the Sandhill Crane Festival in Birchwood TN. So to …
Sorry for answering almost a year later but the information is current. Usually around mid-to-late January to early February is the Sandhill Crane Festival in Birchwood TN. So to answer your question directly, yes, mid Feb is good. From my other posting, anytime during that period is a good time to go. Early morning you may have fog/haze hanging over the river so you need to use some discretion and planning. Check the weather for the Birchwood area. Morning and late afternoon are best as the birds activity level is up because they are feeding. Take a good camera, not just your phone and a pair of binoculars if you have them. Follow the signs back to the viewing area. You will not be disappointed. Enjoy
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