Where to See Sandhill Crane in Indiana Dunes National Park

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Sandhill Crane sightings in Indiana Dunes

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Where Sandhill Crane has been reported, from 48 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none. Locations are adjusted to protect the animals, so the pattern is approximate.

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Timing

When to look

12 AM0% of the busiest hour1 AM0% of the busiest hour2 AM0% of the busiest hour3 AM1% of the busiest hour4 AM8% of the busiest hour5 AM40% of the busiest hour6 AM70% of the busiest hour7 AM90% of the busiest hour8 AM60% of the busiest hour9 AM35% of the busiest hour10 AM25% of the busiest hour11 AM20% of the busiest hourNoon18% of the busiest hour1 PM22% of the busiest hour2 PM30% of the busiest hour3 PM45% of the busiest hour4 PM65% of the busiest hour5 PM90% of the busiest hour6 PMBusiest hour7 PM80% of the busiest hour8 PM45% of the busiest hour9 PM15% of the busiest hour10 PM5% of the busiest hour11 PM1% of the busiest hour

Sandhill Crane is most seen 7 AM and 5–7 PM. Bars compare each hour with the busiest one.

Sandhill Crane sightings by hour, as a share of the busiest hour
Hour	Share of busiest hour
12 AM	0%
1 AM	0%
2 AM	0%
3 AM	1%
4 AM	8%
5 AM	40%
6 AM	70%
7 AM	90%
8 AM	60%
9 AM	35%
10 AM	25%
11 AM	20%
Noon	18%
1 PM	22%
2 PM	30%
3 PM	45%
4 PM	65%
5 PM	90%
6 PM	100%
7 PM	80%
8 PM	45%
9 PM	15%
10 PM	5%
11 PM	1%

Where to look

Indiana Dunes spots that mention Sandhill Crane

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Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about Sandhill Crane. A good start, never a guarantee.

Places

SightGreat Marsh Observation DeckA short accessible walk to the Great Marsh

Trails

ModerateDune Ridge Trail0.7 mi · 45 minA sandy 0.7-mile lollipop with a Great Marsh overlook.

EasyGreat Marsh Accessible Trail0.2 mi · 15 minA short paved route to the marsh's bird-viewing deck.

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Where to see Sandhill Crane in Indiana Dunes