Sandhill Crane Skyway
- Amber Kimmel
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
HOW DOES A MIRACLE TAKE FLIGHT?
This story details how two Sandhill Cranes came under the care of Creature Safe Place, Inc., showcasing the true dedication and effort involved in being a Wildlife Rehabilitator and Exotic Rescue.
Below is a detailed dialog of how this transpired.
04/21/26 11:11am
We are seeking Transport for two Sandhill Cranes from Brandon to creature safe place in Fort Pierce. We would love to try to do this Transport today even though it's long distance.  if you can make this Transport, please text Nancy.
 Transport can also be done in a relay where someone picks up in Brandon and maybe changes the cranes around Lake Wales and then someone pick up at Lake Wales and take it to Fort Pierce from there or something like that could also work. #sandhillcrane #CreatureSafePlace #RaptorCenterOfTampaTampaBay #BabyNeedsARide.
04/21/26 12:44
Update These two have a ride from Tampa area to Fort Pierce. These birds are not related but both Need to get to creature safe place. Thanks to Nicholas. They will fly right over to Fort Pierce! #creaturesafeplace #RaptorCenterOfTampaBay #BabyNeedsARide #ICanSaveThePlanet #SandhillCrane #SandhillCrane #BabySandhillCrane
04/22/26 6:00
Creature Safe Place, Inc Director-Winnie Burns and Logistic Coordinator-Amber Marchant arrived at the St Lucie County Airport to pick up 2 Sandhill Cranes that were flown in from Raptor Center of Tampa Bay. A special thank you to all that have been involved with this transport to Creature Safe Place, Inc. Raptor Center of Tampa Bay you have gone above and beyond to make this a success, you and your facility have done an amazing job. This is a story that rehabilitation is made of and with all of your efforts you have made a difference in our lives as well as theirs. #CreatureSafePlace #RaptorCenterOfTampaBay #SandhillCrane #Transfer #BabyNeedsARide
04/23/26
We successfully transferred our Sandhill Cranes to Winnie Burns in Fort Pierce yesterday. We are extremely fortunate that Nicholas, based in Apopka, flew down to assist with the transfer, significantly reducing the birds' travel time from three hours to just one hour. We appreciate Winnie Burns' dedication to providing a safe haven for these birds and commend Nicholas for his exceptional assistance in this matter. The safety and well-being of our birds is our top priority. Notably, due to limited aircraft space and concerns about potential turbulence, we made an exception to our usual protocol and transported the Sandhill cranes in boxes. We extend our gratitude to Nicholas and his friend for their help. They are true earth heroes.
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Thank you for taking the time in their lives, makes a difference in ALL of ours
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