Sandhill Cranes on Nest


Posted by Katlady on Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:49 am

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They are still coming back to the original nest at night.  This has been a real joy to watch but very low light. Almost dark.
The mom, I assume, spends a lot of time with each colt. Picking, preening, etc. It was fun to watch. They are approximately 10 days old.
Forgive the stray grasses as these nests aren't always easy to get to....great for the birds...not photographers LOL

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1/400 sec, f/9, ISO 2000

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by Jan Wegener on Sun Mar 24, 2019 6:51 am
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such a cute image Kathy
 

by SantaFeJoe on Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:27 am
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A special image of a scene not many people have an opportunity to observe. Great poses.

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by Dan Kearl on Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:39 am
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Sweet photo..3 nice poses, nice work.
 

by Karl Egressy on Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:09 am
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Lovely family portrait.
 

by Mako_Elite on Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:41 am
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Very nice family shot.

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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:57 am
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This must be so much fun to watch and the little ones look quite happy, great intimate moment!
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by Carol Clarke on Sun Mar 24, 2019 11:03 am
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A sweet view of proud, attentive mother and her precious chicks, Kathy. Lovely image.

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by Ron Day on Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:01 pm
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The intimacy between mother and colts is depicted beautifully, Kathy.
 

by david fletcher on Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:24 pm
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Beautiful and pleasing image Kathy!
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by dissent on Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:16 pm
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Very nice. The context is great - it is what it is!
 

by Cynthia Crawford on Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:40 am
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Aaah, the story continues. So lovely to see the obvious caring behavior of the mother and the sweet pair under her wings. I love this sequence of family photos-keep-'em coming!
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