BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: Sandhill cranes have returned to Minnesota for springtime

Not many sounds in nature can match that of the sandhill crane. The unmistakable rattling cry, “karr-r-r-r-o-o-o, karr-r-r-r-o-o-o, karr-r-r-r-o-o-o,” echoes across Minnesota marshes and fields everywhere now. Sandhill cranes have returned!

BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: Let's collectively embrace winter

BLANE KLEMEK COLUMN: The greatness of the Greater Sandhill cranes

Northland Outdoors Park Rapids Enterprise

BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: Sandhill cranes have returned to Minnesota

BLANE KLEMEK COLUMN: The greatness of the Greater Sandhill cranes

BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: 'Springtime is the best time

BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: Let's collectively embrace winter

BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: Keep your eyes peeled for

Blane Klemek: Courting sandhill cranes leap into the air, bow

BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: Minnesota's resident wildlife have

BLANE KLEMEK OUTDOORS: Black bears are awakening just in time for spring

Blane Klemek: Courting sandhill cranes leap into the air, bow