Sandhill Cranes in migration flying north over Waukesha County Wisconsin on March 9, 2025

I was out doing some chores this afternoon on the driveway when I heard the sweet sounds of Sandhill Cranes flying overhead. There were 5 groups up very high. The cranes fly into the wind to gain speed, they soar in thermals, or updrafts of warm air, to reach their desired altitude. They often glide like kites instead of flapping their wings. The sounds are amazing and with my camera in my car next to me I just took a couple of shots as they headed north. It was a beautiful day with temps around 60 degrees, mostly sunny with some good winds at times. Images were taken on March 9, 2025.

As the Sandhill Cranes head north up so very high…