Vigilant Daddy Sandhill Crane by Delores Knowles
Delores Knowles

Vigilant Daddy Sandhill Crane by

This is the male half of the mated Sandhill Cranes that frequent our pond out back. I was sitting on the bank taking pictures of his two young twins and he came up to check me out. There is no difference in the appearance of an adult male and female Sandhill, but I was present a couple of years ago when the female, slightly smaller than her mate, had just layed an egg. So, with this pair, at least, I know which is which.

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nature, birds, animals, wildlife, cranes, wild birds, sandhill cranes

Comments

  • Segalili
    Segaliliabout 2 years ago

    Stunning shot, Delores! Thanks for the enriching text!

  • Bob Hortman
    Bob Hortmanabout 2 years ago

    Beautiful Capture!

  • 1busymom
    1busymomabout 2 years ago

    Beautifully done!!

  • jesika
    jesikaabout 2 years ago

    Super profile, great shot.
    j

  • pinkyjain
    pinkyjainabout 2 years ago

    Such a great profile, wonderful

  • Bonnie T.  Barry
    Bonnie T. Barryabout 2 years ago

    Superb work as always, Delores! I love your candid shots and your knowledgeable descriptions. It’s heartwarming to read that birds like this are part of the family in a way, and that they seem quite comfortable in your presence. I wish I could meet you, Delores; you are such an interesting person!

  • BigCatPhotos
    BigCatPhotosabout 2 years ago

    This really is excellent, well done.

  • dinghysailor1
    dinghysailor1about 2 years ago

    such a wonderful closeup profile! amazing
    :)

  • Kimberly P-Chadwick
    Kimberly P-Cha...about 2 years ago

    Another fabulous capture!