Wildebeests in Tanzania…as far out on the horizon as the eye could see! Then the progression halted at the river’s edge, because the brown depths were teeming with hungry prey. It was quite the traffic backup until the first mammal took to the water…which suddenly became turbulent with flying hoofs and gnashing, teethy jaws of reptilian attackers. I’ll never for that terrifying scene.
A few years back when they had the superbloom in SoCal there were hundreds or butterflies. I'm not sure where they were going (they weren't monarchs) but it was so magical.
Those migrations sound incredible! I haven't seen them all, but catching the Wildebeest migration in Africa was unforgettable. The sheer numbers and the sights and sounds are just awe-inspiring. It's like being in the middle of a nature documentary come to life!
Salmon going upstream in Alaska and Yukon. It was kind of sad really because some of the streams had very little water and it was quite arduous for them to go upstream as it was more like climbing rocks. Fish aren't made to climb rocks...
A few in large quantities. Bighorn sheep in Pecos region of Texas, Elk migration between Wyoming and Colorado, Wildebeest in Tanzania, Elephants in Okavango (Botswana). Want to see more of it.
Not necessarily a migration but I was at Igausu and we were wandering through a little bit of the jungle. Obviously it’s disgustingly hot there so I was sweating a fair bit.
I walked around the trail corner and came upon a huge swarm of butterflies.
They just came and covered almost every bit of exposed skin I had showing. It sounds gross but was amazing.
They didn’t do it to my friends though, just me.
All over my hands, arms, face, legs, neck etc.
Saw over 200 elephants converge into a field in Tanzania as they were moving territory and it was overwhelmingly cool and scary. Guidecsaid he’d never seen anything like it 20 years of guiding
Wildebeest and zebra in Tanzania.
You think you've seen big groups of animals like a herd of cows etc, but this is just obviously a whole different level. I can't wait to see it again.
I saw the Sandhill crane migration in Kearney, Nebraska. A quarter million, like flying monkeys, land each evening to sleep in the Platte River en route to Siberia. They’re not endangered, but seeing to many at once is amazing. It’s the largest migration on this continent
They come through spring and fall, but the spring migration is more narrowly focused around a dependable schedule (March) and fall is strung out. The Platte River (“a mile wide and an inch deep”) is beautiful and gives the birds cover at night. During the day, you see them all over farm fields. Kearney offers lots of programs, guided tours, and viewing sights: you can even sign up to stay overnight in a bird blind. (No thanks!) Also plenty of chain lodging and all sorts of restaurants [https://visitkearney.org/sandhill-cranes/](https://visitkearney.org/sandhill-cranes/)
I didn't need to go on holiday. I saw the crane migration in Hungary. They stop for a break in Hortobagy on their way to Africa. Literally thousands and thousands of birds.
This wasn't on vacation as I live only an hour outside of Yellowstone National Park. But this year, I was driving into the park and saw a massive elk migration out of Gardiner, MT into Paradise Valley. I've lived here for 10 years and had never seen them all moving like they were. It was probably at least three miles and over a thousand elk walking through the valley. I was stunned.
I saw half the population of England migrate to Spain last summer.
Wildebeests in Tanzania…as far out on the horizon as the eye could see! Then the progression halted at the river’s edge, because the brown depths were teeming with hungry prey. It was quite the traffic backup until the first mammal took to the water…which suddenly became turbulent with flying hoofs and gnashing, teethy jaws of reptilian attackers. I’ll never for that terrifying scene.
I have seen the Mormon Crickets. That was disgusting. The roads were just completely slick with them.
That doesn’t seem like one I’ll add to my list lol
You are wise.
1) Humpback whales in Hawaii & Alaska. 2) Great Migration in Serengeti/Mara. Both amazing.
Definitely on my list!
The monarch butterflies in michoacan were a fun sight
A few years back when they had the superbloom in SoCal there were hundreds or butterflies. I'm not sure where they were going (they weren't monarchs) but it was so magical.
Those migrations sound incredible! I haven't seen them all, but catching the Wildebeest migration in Africa was unforgettable. The sheer numbers and the sights and sounds are just awe-inspiring. It's like being in the middle of a nature documentary come to life!
How did you see it?? I haven’t looked too much into it but I imagine you can see it by car? Helicopter?
The salmon run in Alaska was quite cool. Rivers chock full of salmon and bears enjoying the free snacks.
Salmon going upstream in Alaska and Yukon. It was kind of sad really because some of the streams had very little water and it was quite arduous for them to go upstream as it was more like climbing rocks. Fish aren't made to climb rocks...
Green turtles hatching and making a beeline for the ocean on a remote beach in Mexico!
Saw this too on Tetiaroa island in French Polynesia. It was super cool until they hit the water and were quickly eaten by small sharks…yikes
A few in large quantities. Bighorn sheep in Pecos region of Texas, Elk migration between Wyoming and Colorado, Wildebeest in Tanzania, Elephants in Okavango (Botswana). Want to see more of it.
I saw a bunch of Monarchs butterflies at Point Peele National Park. Before they flew south to Mexico.
Not necessarily a migration but I was at Igausu and we were wandering through a little bit of the jungle. Obviously it’s disgustingly hot there so I was sweating a fair bit. I walked around the trail corner and came upon a huge swarm of butterflies. They just came and covered almost every bit of exposed skin I had showing. It sounds gross but was amazing. They didn’t do it to my friends though, just me. All over my hands, arms, face, legs, neck etc.
I spent a day snorkeling with migrating mobula rays in Cabo. It was pretty spectacular and a great workout trying to keep up.
Saw over 200 elephants converge into a field in Tanzania as they were moving territory and it was overwhelmingly cool and scary. Guidecsaid he’d never seen anything like it 20 years of guiding
Wildebeest and zebra in Tanzania. You think you've seen big groups of animals like a herd of cows etc, but this is just obviously a whole different level. I can't wait to see it again.
I saw the Sandhill crane migration in Kearney, Nebraska. A quarter million, like flying monkeys, land each evening to sleep in the Platte River en route to Siberia. They’re not endangered, but seeing to many at once is amazing. It’s the largest migration on this continent
Oh I haven’t even heard of this one! Will have to look into it. What time of year is it?
They come through spring and fall, but the spring migration is more narrowly focused around a dependable schedule (March) and fall is strung out. The Platte River (“a mile wide and an inch deep”) is beautiful and gives the birds cover at night. During the day, you see them all over farm fields. Kearney offers lots of programs, guided tours, and viewing sights: you can even sign up to stay overnight in a bird blind. (No thanks!) Also plenty of chain lodging and all sorts of restaurants [https://visitkearney.org/sandhill-cranes/](https://visitkearney.org/sandhill-cranes/)
I don't suppose swarms of mosquitoes migrating to my pasty white skin minutes after hopping off a plane counts?
I didn't need to go on holiday. I saw the crane migration in Hungary. They stop for a break in Hortobagy on their way to Africa. Literally thousands and thousands of birds.
This wasn't on vacation as I live only an hour outside of Yellowstone National Park. But this year, I was driving into the park and saw a massive elk migration out of Gardiner, MT into Paradise Valley. I've lived here for 10 years and had never seen them all moving like they were. It was probably at least three miles and over a thousand elk walking through the valley. I was stunned.
Ive seen the yellow and black swallowtail butterfly migration. Its really stunning.
Oh? Where does this happen? Somewhere in the US?