Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Sky dancers

by NANCE BESTON
Staff Writer | May 13, 2026 3:00 AM

With long wings stretched wide, sandhill cranes fly together across the sky, calling to one another like trumpets. These tall, graceful birds love wetlands and open spaces – and every sighting is special, because sandhill cranes are endangered in Washington. Can you spot your favorite crane facts and words in the graphic and word search below?

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