Nebraska's Best Sandhill Crane Photography Tours
2026 3 and 4 day Sandhill Crane Photography Tours
Location: Grand Island, Nebraska
Experience level: Intermediate - Advanced
Schedule:
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4 Day Tour: March 12th-15th Price: $1650 Maximum 3 participants
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3 Day Tour: March 15th-17th Price: $1100 Maximum 3 participants Full
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4 Day Tour: March 17th--20th Price: $1650 Maximum 3 participants 2 Spots Left
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3 Day Tour: March 20th-22nd Price: $1100 Maximum 3 participants 2 Spots Left
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Tours start in the evenings and end in the mornings.
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4 Day Tours are 3 evenings and 3 mornings in the blinds
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3 Day Tours are 2 evenings and 2 mornings in the blinds
Guide : Rick Rasmussen
Rick has been capturing images of nature and wildlife for over 45 years. He is best know for his captivating images of Sandhill Cranes along the Platte River in South Central Nebraska.
Rick has 4 blinds on 2 miles of private property built specifically for photographing Sandhill Cranes. Each blind holds 4 photographers comfortably with slots for your tripod so you can have your lens out the window.
Rick will pick the best blind each day to maximize your experience.
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What You'll Need
Telephoto lenses in the 400 - 800 mm range
Lenses in the 28 - 200 mm range
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Digital camera
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Tripod
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Layered clothing with wind and water protection, warm boots, gloves, and warm head-wear. no bright colors camouflage preferred but not necessary
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WHAT WILL WE DO:
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These tours will provide opportunities to photograph sandhill cranes as they come back to the river to roost in the evening, and in the mornings with beautiful front light on the cranes in the river. In the mornings we will be up early and get to the blind and be settled in an hour before sunrise and will not leave until the birds have left the river. In the evenings we will arrive at our location about two hours before sunset and will not leave until dark.
Food and Lodging not included
Deposits: Initial $500 deposit required. Final payment due December 15th 2025
Cancellations and Refunds:
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100% of deposit refunded before November 1st 2025
No refunds after December 15th 2025
For more information or to sign up for the tours contact:
Rick Rasmussen
308-380-3529
