The 42nd Annual Monte Vista Crane Festival Returns to the San Luis Valley. At the Monte Vista Crane Festival you can enjoy thousands of Sandhill Cranes, ducks, and geese flying against a backdrop of mountain scenery. Raptors will adorn the power poles and owls will be sitting with their young. A visit to the Monte Vista Crane Festival is an opportunity to see an amazing natural spectacle as well as experience a unique rural community.

Schedule Of Events

Crane Viewing
7:00-9:00 : Morning Crane Viewing
4:00-6:00 : Evening Crane Viewing

Special Tour
10:00 : Blanca Wetlands
10:30 : Trinche Ranch Tour Lunch
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM : J.W. Mumma Native Aquatic Species Research Facility
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM : Home Lake Guided Birding

Special Events
5:30 AM - 6:30 PM : In Light of Nature Photography Workshop
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM : Sip 'n Paint at the Historic Windsor Hotel
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM : Migration Mini Film Festival

Talk
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM : Optics 101
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM : Crane Basics
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM : Arts and Advocacy for Conservation
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM : Crane Basics
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM : Wildlife Detection Dogs: Conservation's Canine Heroes

Expo
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM : Craft & Nature Fair

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