photograph courtesy of Carole Scott

Mark your calendars for this year’s sandhill crane events and consider coming out and assist the public in birdwatching.

Cranes & Cocoa 2026 -- Sunday, December 6th from 3:00 pm until dusk

Cranes & Cocoa 2026, sponsored by the Colorado West Land Trust in conjunction with Black Canyon Audubon Society, will take place at Crane Landing on Highway G50, north of Delta. We hope to see you there.

25th Anniversary of Eckert Crane Days – Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 2027

PBS Colorado Voices 4/15/2024

Cranes stop in Eckert to rest before flying over the Grand Mesa (click here to watch a 3m 50s video about Eckert Crane Days at Fruitgrower's Reservoir)