Nature Notes: A Maine Naturalist Afield 6/28/26: Sandhill Cranes in Maine, Part 1

WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Audio Archives · Jun 28, 2026 · 5m

Read by: Pepin Mittelhauser Producers: Glen Mittelhauser and Daaby Tingle Sandhill Crane recording by Logan Parker In this episode, Pepin reads an essay by Sandra Mitchell, recounting her first encounter with Sandhill Cranes in a Maine marsh and exploring the remarkable appearance, history, and recovery of this once-rare breeding bird in the state. More information about Maine Natural History Observatory can be found on our website at mainenaturalhistory.org/. About the hosts: Glen Mittelhauser founded Maine Natural History Observatory (MNHO) in 2003 to fill the need for an organization that…