
Sandhill crane Antigone canadensis
The Platte River's springtime spectacle draws sandhill cranes in great numbers.
Best months: Mar · Apr
One of Earth's great migrations each spring
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Nebraska wildlife
Travel with kindness to all that lives
Half the joy of a Nebraska RV trip is what you might see along the way. Here are the iconic animals worth looking for — the best months to catch them, the RV-friendly habitats where you have a real chance, and how to watch from a respectful distance so wildlife stays wild. All facts come from state and federal wildlife agencies.

The Platte River's springtime spectacle draws sandhill cranes in great numbers.
Best months: Mar · Apr
One of Earth's great migrations each spring
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A spring gathering of sandhill cranes along the Platte River.
Best months: Feb · Mar · Apr
Common migratory species; large flocks stage along Platte River in spring.
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