We visited the refuge just after sunrise (about 7am). The cranes roost at night in shallow ponds. The ponds protect the birds from night predators, such as coyotes. In the morning, they take flight, a few at a time, and head to fields where they forage for grain.
By the time we arrived, hundreds had already departed, but hundreds more remained. Here is the context ...
... a family group ...
... many just hang out ...
... morning stretches ...
... take off ...
Good Birding!!
Wonderful Chris to see them; wonderful photos.
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ReplyDeleteWow that's quite amazing to see such numbers.. That's incredible! Is that common? fantastic shots!
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