Sandhill Crane, Fairbanks, Alaska – Image 2553

The best and most accessible place to see wild sandhill cranes is Creamer’s Field Refuge, Fairbanks, Alaska in August. The cranes start migrating south in August, and Creamer’s Field Refuge is one of their favorite stopping-off spots. At the height of the migration there are hundreds of cranes inter-mixed with geese and other migratory waterfowl at the refuge. This photo is available as a print (print number P 140). Go to the black bar on the left-hand side of the page and click on prints for different sizes, prices and available images. Camera: Nikon F/5, Lens: 500mm f/4 Nikkor, Film 35mm Velvia slide film.-Mark Kelley