Where Do the Cranes Go?
Every March, thousands of Sandhill Cranes descend upon the San Luis Valley, filling our skies with their calls and drawing nature lovers from across the country to the Monte Vista Crane Festival.
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Crane Update: January 24, 2022
Wow, there are reports of a few cranes already in the valley and a couple on the Monte Vista NWR. The weather has been mild. It won’t be long until more cranes show up. Stay tuned for more information here as more cranes arrive. We don’t expect numerous cranes until mid-February. But they are wild
Crane Update: October 16, 2021
The cranes are in the valley! In the fall, cranes spread out across the farmland surrounding the towns of Monte Vista and Alamosa. Your best bet for seeing cranes during the day is to drive the county roads. A good place to try is Stanley Road between Alamosa County Road 104 and 102. Also, several