Sandhill Cranes in Kearney County, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
GIBBON — Rowe Sanctuary’s main goal during the spring migration is to keep the populations of Sandhill cranes and Whooping cranes safe. But we also want to keep you safe!
Please remember to read up on your Bird watching and viewing etiquette! Here are some important reminders:
- Do not stop on major (paved) roadways, driveways or any other private road or gated entry.
- Do not stop abruptly if you see a flock of birds from the road. The person traveling behind you may not be a crane watcher.
- When viewing birds from a county roadside (gravel road), please pull as far off the road as possible and use your emergency flashers.
- Do not attempt to approach the birds.
- Do not attempt to approach birds on their roosts.
- It is illegal – and a disturbance to other birdwatchers – to harass cranes and other birds in any manner.
- Most land in the Platte River valley is private property. Do not trespass.
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary is a 3,000 acre nature sanctuary located along the Platte River in south-central Nebraska. Rowe Sanctuary works to conserve and restore the Platte River ecosystem, focusing on cranes, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.
Our trails are open daily from dawn-dusk- look for signage to indicate the trailhead location. Pets on a leash are only allowed in the parking lot and in a designated pet exercise are east of the parking lot. No pets are allowed on the trails.
