World's Largest Sandhill Crane weighs in at 4.5 tons and extends to 40 feet in height. Constructed
of rolled sheet metal welded onto a steel inner frame, the crane was actually built in three separate
sections - the body in one section, the neck and head in another, and pipes were fitted to make the legs.
Why did the residents of Steele, North Dakota erect a gigantic Sandhill Crane? Simple, it's to call attention to the fact that Kidder County is one of the best birding destinations in North America. The Coteau Rangeland of North Dakota, commonly known as the Prairie Pothole Region, is an area of glacial potholes located in the direct path of the migration flyway - making this area a favorite spot for migratory nesting birds including the Sandhill Crane.
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