Over 400 Show Up for Sandhill Crane Sunset!

Friday evening, over 400 people gathered at the Celery Fields to join Sarasota Audubon as we welcomed local Sandhill Cranes coming in to roost. One of our members counted 165 cars parked along Palmer Boulevard.

Last year this time, hundreds of cranes were roosting at the Celery Fields. Accordingly, we planned a "Sunset at the Celery Fields" activity for this year. Though we haven't seen those numbers this year, our crowd was not disappointed.

Over an hour-long period, we watched almost 50 cranes come in, bugling away as they flew over the Fields. We were able to get many people on the cranes with our spotting scopes, which delighted all. A great showing. Thanks to everyone who joined us!