Cranes are back for the winter! 🌾 Every year, thousands of Sandhill Cranes migrate from breeding grounds in the northern U.S., Canada, and even Alaska to spend the colder months in California’s Central Valley. They’re here for one reason: food and open wetlands. Our flooded fields and preserves provide the perfect winter habitat for resting, foraging, and gathering in those iconic evening fly-ins. If you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of them while they’re here, two of the best viewing spots are: