Do not flush cranes from their roosts or feeding areas. This is a violation of the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Do not flash vehicle lights on cranes roosting in the river, causing them to abandon sites. Do not take photos with a flash, which also disturbs the cranes. Canoeists are not allowed to enter the river between two hours before sunset and two hours after sunrise.
Cranes require side-river channels for their nocturnal roosts.
This habitat is very limited on the Platte because of the encroachment of vegetation. Approaching cranes causes them to abandon roost sites. They then have no alternative places to go. Drive onto the shoulder. Never block a driveway or any other farm road.