Kachemak Crane Watch | A Project of the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Kachemak Crane Watch is dedicated to the protection of Sandhill Cranes and their habitat in Homer, Alaska and the surrounding Kachemak Bay area.

We record reports of:

distribution and abundance of cranes from Anchor Point to the head of Kachemak Bay;
nests and colts (chicks);
population numbers;
arrive and departure dates; and
mortality due to eagle predation, dogs, and other causes.

What to Report:

How many cranes you saw
Where and when you saw them – the date and coordinates (lat and long, if available) or specific place name
What they were doing – note any territorial behavior that might indicate a nest or young nearby
Number of young, if any
What kind of habitat they were in: e.g. beach, slough, wetland, forest, road, estuary, upland grasslands, island

Please approach them carefully, they are very sensitive to disturbance during the breeding season.

Two ways to enter your observations:

Please include your contact information in case we need additional information.