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Can you imagine snuggling up to your very own sandhill crane? Because cranes are territorial birds in the wild, you would NEVER be able to cuddle up with one! But now you can snuggle with one of these super soft, absolutely adorable plush sandhill cranes. And, you can even give your plush sandhill crane its own name.
Each crane is also an educational tool since it comes with a hangtag that tells you all about the life and habitat of sandhill cranes. Measures 16" from head to toe. Body measures 12".
Nebraska artist Nancy Sharps creates ceramic sandhill crane ornaments that are individually hand painted, glazed and kiln fired. Wire legs complete this unique ornament. Nancy even includes a ringer so that you can use this crane as a wind chime if you prefer. What a one-of-a-kind addition to your collection!
Average length is 7" from crown to toe.
A comprehensive book on Rowe Sanctuary, which sits strategically along the central Platte River near Gibbon, Neb., located at the nexus of the migration routes for up to 600,000 sandhill cranes each spring.
Features of the Rowe Sanctuary book include
This bird-watching kit is perfect for the budding birder. Includes 4-/12" x 4-1/2" 4x30mm power binoculars and 1 pocket-sized, 20 page Guide to Backyard Bird Watching.
Artscape has developed a new product to reduce the impact of window-collisions on bird populations. The solution is a product that emits light where bird vision is sensitive but human vision is not. This allows birds to differentiate reflections in windows from actual habitat while remaining aesthetically pleasing to people. Each package contains (6) 4”X4” pieces that are easy to apply or remove without adhesives
In What It's Like to Be a Bird, David Sibley answers the most frequently asked questions about the birds we see most often. This special, large-format volume is geared as much to nonbirders as it is to the out-and-out obsessed, covering more than two hundred species and including more than 330 new illustrations by the author. While its focus is on familiar backyard birds—blue jays, nuthatches, chickadees—it also examines certain species that can be fairly easily observed, such as the seashore-dwelling Atlantic puffin. David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise bring observed behaviors vividly to life. (For most species, the primary illustration is reproduced life-sized.) And while the text is aimed at adults—including fascinating new scientific research on the myriad ways birds have adapted to environmental changes—it is nontechnical, making it the perfect occasion for parents and grandparents to share their love of birds with young children, who will delight in the big, full-color illustrations of birds in action.
A list of all known North American birds, with three different sections: a list with space for detailed entries about each species, a simple checklist with six columns, and a blank section to enter your life list in the order you see the birds. This handy field diary is portable, with a waterproof cover and elastic band to hold the notebook closed. Perfect for a beginning birder!
A stunning four inch square sticker, designed by local student and Rowe volunteer, Nicole Mittman. Features two cranes flying, silhouetted against the night sky.
"Willy" the Whooping crane is a soft, pose-able stuffed animal, and comes with an informative card describing the life cycle of the endangered Whooping Crane.
Enjoy the adjustable baseball-style hat embroidered with "Rowe Sanctuary" "Audubon" and Rowe's flying sandhill crane insignia. Embroidered locally in Nebraska, and available in Navy, Ivy, Dusky Red, Mustard, and Black. A popular favorite among staff and volunteers!
Can you hear the chortles, hisses, whistles of the Sandhill Cranes on the Platte River during migration?
This 2023 Cranes of Rowe Sanctuary Calendar will bring those remembered sounds to life! Each month of the year features an award winning photograph taken by a photographer who visited Rowe Sanctuary during this past crane season. You'll want several to share with friends and family!
After many requests, they're here! Royal blue and black fanny packs, with two zipper pockets, adjustable strap, and featuring a design by Mia Homan, local student and Rowe volunteer. Water resistant and perfect for hiking, birding, and as an everyday carry-all.
Bring the cranes home with these cute magnets featuring photography from the 2023 Crane Photography Contest.
Clockwise from upper right:
"Soaring through Sunset" by Brandon Davenport
"Afternoon Gathering" by Nancy Schmidt
"Jumping for Joy" by Nancy Schmidt
Cranes can soar with your support!