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A pair of piping plovers struggle to raise their young on a beach where humans and their influence threaten both parents and chicks. Biologists help out by erecting a protective exclosure and all survive. Readers learn the importance of habitat for wild animals.
Each spring over 1,000,000 Sandhill Cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico to a "staging area" on the Platte River in Nebraska. When cranes group together in such large numbers, they fill the air with their rolling calls that can be heard for miles. This Night Hike Sound Card, designed exclusively for Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary, allows you to share that magnificent sound with all your friends. Designed by Catherine Worley, based on photography by Marti Phillips, submitted in the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards. The inside of the card is blank so you can add your own greeting.
Each spring over 1,000,000 Sandhill Cranes migrate from their wintering grounds in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and Mexico to a "staging area" on the Platte River in Nebraska. While in south central Nebraska, the Sandhill Cranes have time for courting and renewing lifelong bond.This Feathered Friend Sound Card, produced exclusively for Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary, allows you to share their calls with friends all year long. Illustration by Catherine Worley, based on photography submitted to the 2021 Audubon Photography Awards by Marti Phillips.
Graced with illustrations by the author, Crane Music introduces the two North American crane species. The sandhill, most often seen, is within easy reach of bird-watchers in the center of the continent. Less visible is the whooping crane, struggling back from near extinction. Paul Johnsgard follows these elegant birds through a year’s cycle, describing their seasonal migrations, natural habitats, breeding biology, call patterns—angelic to the bird-lover’s ear—and fascinating dancing.The largest and most spectacular migratory concentration of cranes happens each spring when the Platte River valley becomes the staging ground for an amazing gathering of four hundred thousand to five hundred thousand sandhills en route from the south to the Arctic tundra. Johnsgard describes this incredible event as well as memorable personal encounters with the cranes. His knowledge of them transcends natural history, covering their importance in religion and mythology.
Bert Anderson has been sculpting ideas in clay since his school days.This whimsical dangly leg crane ornament is a unique sandhill crane that will be a welcome addition to your collection. Suitable for hanging on your Christmas tree or in a window year round.
Size is approximately 4" tall.
Take a look inside the lives of sandhill cranes with this informative little book put together by Rowe's former Education Director, Keanna Leonard, and volunteer Caryl McHarney. Private Lives of Sandhill Cranes focuses on crane behavior, but includes lots of interesting facts about sandhill cranes and cranes in general.
While driving across the USA, Paul and Cara meet at an intersection of modern east-west highway and ancient south-north migratory flyway during the annual Sandhill crane migration. An intertwined story of migration, family, guardianship, inspiration of youth—and how WATER connects us all. Cara and Paul experience the wonder of the birds, the stakeholders affected by the river, the beauty and silence of the prairie, and the local connection to it all in a ten-year young wildlife ambassador named Fauna.
Many metaphors are sprinkled within this timepiece of season and the sunrises and sunsets in an infinite sky. Set within a natural canvas to rediscover simple appreciations of life. Asking questions brings awareness. Answers inspire hope.
"...and the sky blackened with dark, gray bodies. In the blurry confusion, John lost Mary." So begins Have You Seen Mary?, a fictional account of one sandhill crane's faithful search during spring migration for his lost mate. Set on Nebraska's Platte River, Jeff Kurrus weaves a tender story of love while also teaching us about these majestic birds. Supported with wondrous color photographs taken by Michael Forsberg, this paperback book will appeal to all ages for its ability to entertain as well as educate readers about sandhill cranes.
Miss hearing the sounds of the birds on the Platte River? Then Sounds of the Platte is just the thing for you. This recording, produced exclusively for Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary, allows you to LISTEN to the sounds of the river and the birds - particularly the cranes - as they enjoy this wonderful resource. There are only the sounds of nature on this CD - no background music is included.
Playing Time: 46 minutes
Birds, Nests and Eggs is a fun,informative take-along guide that will help children identify 15 birds. Kids will also learn how and where birds build their homes and all about their young. Plus the guide features activities that are fun and easy to do. There's also a seven-page scrapbook for drawings and notes. This guide invites young naturalists to spot wildlife. Safety tips are provided and interesting activities are sugested. Color illustrations enhance the presentation.
Paperback: 48 pages
Age Range: 5-10
The quintessential pocket guide to understanding crane behavior--ever wondered what wing positioning, neck posture, or movements are communicating between cranes? This handy guide can help you figure it out! Covering social body language, dancing, defense, attack, and nesting and more.
Looking to learn more about what's growing in Nebraska? This handy pocket guide gives a good overview of wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses that are most common in the State. Color illustrations and descriptions help to jump-start your botanical exploration!
A folding guide to familiar species, this Pocket Naturalist guide provides beautiful illustrations of common birds of Nebraska, and is a great key to start birding with. Explore waterbirds, nearshore birds, birds of prey, perching berds, swifts, woodpeckers, and game birds!
These cork coasters have been designed with a laser cut image of Sandhill Cranes. Designs may vary.
Celebrate cranes with this 100% hand-loomed coin purse! This bag is made in Nepal and designed using an age-old Himalayan technique known as“blocking”, which consists of a crane design carved into a block of wood, dipped in permanent black dye and applied carefully by hand, making each bag unique. This bag is the perfect size to store your loose change or credit cards!
Enjoy these 6x6 in. Yasutomo origami papers--fun for everyone! These come in two design options: Easy, fold-by-number animals (lion, giraffe, elephant), and Color and fold--a two-in-one craft. Ages 3+
Color and Fold--24 sheets, 6 coloring designs
Animals-12 sheets, 4 of each animal
Each card displays a stunning photograph taken by renowned photographer, Micahel Forsberg. The inside is blank so you can personalize it for any occasion. The photographs to choose from, clockwise from upper left:
Mother's Touch
Portrait
Evening Passage
Thirst
Whooping and Sandhill Cranes/Serendipity
This spirit totem is laser-engraved into a variety of semi-precious gemstone worry stones. The engraving is then painted in either black or gold. Stones vary, call the Visitor's Center at 308-468-5282 if you have a preference for color.
This laser cut metal keychain is about 2.5" long,
Choose from a variety of designs, clockwise from top:
Sandhill Cranes NC-269: Six Heads at sunrise
Sandhill Cranes NC-8: Five crane lineup
Sandhill Cranes with Young - NC 70
Flying Sandhill Cranes NC-069: Five Sandhill cranes in flight
Sandhill Cranes NC-175: A duo in the river
Second photo: Two Whooping Cranes
Cranes can soar with your support!