Festival of the Cranes

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Witness the return of the Sandhill Cranes to their winter residence. A celebration of this winter migration calls to avid birders from all over the world. This annual occurrence is widely considered one of the largest birding events of the year. Learn more about the festival here.

Any of Ted Turner’s Southern New Mexico properties make a perfect residence for your Festival of Cranes experience. Stay at Armendaris, Ladder, or Sierra Grande, for a birding extravaganza mixed with beautiful accommodations, delicious meals, as well as the opportunity for adventures on Turner properties, spa treatments, and healing water soaks.

Photo courtesy of New Mexico Game and Fish
At the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.