Annual Midwest Crane Count

Each spring, the Annual Midwest Crane Count surveys crane distribution in the upper Midwest. Photo by Tom Lynn

Thank you for participating in the 2012 Crane Count!

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The Annual Midwest Crane Count is one of the largest citizen-based wildlife surveys in the world. One of the primary purposes of the Crane Count is to monitor the abundance and distribution of cranes in the upper Midwest. Each year, the Crane Count involves over 3,000 volunteer participants spread over 100 counties in six states (Wisconsin and portions of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota).

Follow the links to the right for more information on becoming involved in the Crane Count. If your county is not involved and you are interested in becoming a County Coordinator for the 2013 Count, contact ICF's Crane Count Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (608) 356-9462.

Save the date for the 2013 count on Saturday, April 13 from 5:30 am to 7:30 am CDT.

Counter Information

County Coordinator Resources

Past Results and History

View the 2011 Crane Count Results