In the Field with Florida Sandhill Crane Avian Research Biologists

In 2017, FWRI began a project examining how Florida sandhills are using urbanized areas. Avian biologists use cellular GPS transmitters and/or color bands in suburbs and developed areas as well as rural and conservation areas to help us better understand survivorship, productivity, and habitat use along the urban gradient.

[@danielparker7213]

Excellent video.

[@FWCResearch]

Glad you liked it!

[@kdmtn1]

Thanks for looking out for our Sandhills 💕

[@michaelrichards669]

We have been seeing these in NW Ohio for the last 4 or 5 years. The local Wildlife State Park might have seen them longer(Not sure) Im just near lots of Farm fields and they seem to circle the area. One day they are in the North field. The next morning or day they will be in SW field near the woods. Just a group of 3 of them.

[@FWCResearch]

Thank you for your comment. The Florida sandhill crane (G. c. pratensis), is a non-migratory year-round breeding resident. They are joined every winter by ~25,000 migratory greater sandhill cranes (G. c. tabida), the larger of the two subspecies, and likely the birds you are seeing. The greater sandhill crane winters in Florida but nests in the Great Lakes region. You can read more about sandhill cranes here: myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/cranes/sandhill-crane/

[@diegofigueroa2343]

This is beautiful, would you guys consider having someone else join your team I would love to help. We just saw one get hit today we file a report but are worried about it's mate.

[@FWCResearch]

Thank you for interest in sandhill cranes and reporting. You can learn more about volunteer opportunities throughout the state here: myfwc.com/get-involved/volunteer/

[@diegofigueroa2343]

@fcwresearch did you guys receive our report this morning

[@diegofigueroa2343]

@fwcresearch did you receive our report this morning

[@FWCResearch]

@@diegofigueroa2343 If you report via our webpage, our sandhill crane biologists will receive your report, thank you : myfwc.com/get-involved/volunteer/citizen-science/sightings/sandhill-crane/

[@what2watchyt]

This seems pointless when other states are allowed to hunt this supposedly protected bird.